Montpelier, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Montpelier Police Department serves the city of Montpelier, VT in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 330 violent crimes and 799 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.0 per 100k residents, which is 29.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.0 per 100k, 38.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.0 | B | 330 | 106.2 | -29.4% |
| Property Crime | 100.0 | A | 799 | 163.6 | -38.9% |
| Larceny | 100.0 | B | 732 | 116.4 | -14.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Town | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 37.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.7% lower |
| Berlin | 3 miles | F 446.9 | F 928.1 | Violent: 495.9% higher Property: 828.2% higher |
| Barre | 5 miles | F 249.8 | D 226.0 | Violent: 233.1% higher Property: 126.1% higher |
| Northfield | 9 miles | A 33.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 55.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Randolph | 20 miles | A 20.4 | A 40.9 | Violent: 72.7% lower Property: 59.1% lower |