Washington County, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in VT is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,287 violent crimes and 3,912 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.1 per 100k residents, which is 32.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 220.2 per 100k, 34.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate141.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,287 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate220.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,912 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate211.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,439 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.1 | D | 2287 | 106.2 | +32.8% |
| Property Crime | 220.2 | D | 3912 | 163.6 | +34.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 199 | 3.5 | -26.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 437 | 22.3 | -45.2% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 337 | 24.0 | -76.2% |
| Larceny | 211.8 | F | 3439 | 116.4 | +82.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 108 | 22.2 | -87.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Barre Police Department
Barre, VT
Montpelier Police Department
Montpelier, VT
Northfield Police Department
Northfield, VT
Barre Town Police Department
Barre Town, VT
Berlin Police Department
Berlin, VT