South Burlington, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Burlington Police Department serves the city of South Burlington, VT in Chittenden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 625 violent crimes and 3,797 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.3 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 553.0 per 100k, 238.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.3 | A | 625 | 106.2 | -59.3% |
| Property Crime | 553.0 | F | 3797 | 163.6 | +238.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.4 | A | 150 | 22.3 | -35.2% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 163 | 24.0 | -60.0% |
| Larceny | 471.3 | F | 3440 | 116.4 | +305.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 72.1 | F | 191 | 22.2 | +225.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 miles | A 8.9 | D 243.6 | Violent: 79.5% lower Property: 55.9% lower |
| Winooski | 3 miles | A 23.6 | D 236.0 | Violent: 45.5% lower Property: 57.3% lower |
| Colchester | 4 miles | A 45.3 | C 164.3 | Violent: 4.7% higher Property: 70.3% lower |
| Shelburne | 4 miles | A 25.2 | B 138.4 | Violent: 41.9% lower Property: 75.0% lower |
| Richmond | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |