Burlington, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burlington Police Department serves the city of Burlington, VT in Chittenden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,942 violent crimes and 8,960 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.9 per 100k residents, which is 32.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 397.6 per 100k, 143.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.9 | B | 1942 | 106.2 | -32.3% |
| Property Crime | 397.6 | F | 8960 | 163.6 | +143.0% |
| Robbery | 4.5 | B | 80 | 5.8 | -22.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 621 | 22.3 | -29.4% |
| Burglary | 29.2 | D | 791 | 24.0 | +21.5% |
| Larceny | 325.7 | F | 7414 | 116.4 | +179.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.4 | F | 728 | 22.2 | +82.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski | 2 miles | A 23.6 | D 236.0 | Violent: 67.2% lower Property: 40.6% lower |
| South Burlington | 4 miles | A 43.3 | F 553.0 | Violent: 39.8% lower Property: 39.1% higher |
| Essex | 6 miles | A 8.9 | D 243.6 | Violent: 87.7% lower Property: 38.7% lower |
| Colchester | 8 miles | A 45.3 | C 164.3 | Violent: 36.9% lower Property: 58.7% lower |
| Shelburne | 8 miles | A 25.2 | B 138.4 | Violent: 65.0% lower Property: 65.2% lower |