Colchester, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Colchester Police Department serves the city of Colchester, VT in Chittenden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 369 violent crimes and 1,404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.3 per 100k residents, which is 57.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 164.3 per 100k, 0.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate164.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,404 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,264 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.3 | A | 369 | 106.2 | -57.3% |
| Property Crime | 164.3 | C | 1404 | 163.6 | +0.4% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 39 | 3.5 | +60.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.3 | A | 85 | 22.3 | -49.1% |
| Burglary | 17.0 | B | 109 | 24.0 | -29.3% |
| Larceny | 141.6 | D | 1264 | 116.4 | +21.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 25 | 22.2 | -74.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne | 0 miles | A 25.2 | B 138.4 | Violent: 44.5% lower Property: 15.7% lower |
| Richmond | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hinesburg | 0 miles | B 85.0 | A 106.3 | Violent: 87.6% higher Property: 35.3% lower |
| Williston | 2 miles | A 29.8 | F 357.1 | Violent: 34.3% lower Property: 117.4% higher |
| Essex | 3 miles | A 8.9 | D 243.6 | Violent: 80.5% lower Property: 48.3% higher |