Williston, VT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Williston Police Department serves the city of Williston, VT in Chittenden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 173 violent crimes and 1,603 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.8 per 100k residents, which is 72.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 357.1 per 100k, 118.3% 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 4 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 ARobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.8 | A | 173 | 106.2 | -72.0% |
| Property Crime | 357.1 | F | 1603 | 163.6 | +118.3% |
| Robbery | 9.9 | F | 3 | 5.8 | +70.5% |
| Burglary | 19.8 | B | 73 | 24.0 | -17.4% |
| Larceny | 337.2 | F | 1487 | 116.4 | +189.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 2 miles | A 45.3 | C 164.3 | Violent: 52.3% higher Property: 54.0% lower |
| Shelburne | 2 miles | A 25.2 | B 138.4 | Violent: 15.5% lower Property: 61.2% lower |
| Richmond | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hinesburg | 2 miles | B 85.0 | A 106.3 | Violent: 185.6% higher Property: 70.2% lower |
| South Burlington | 4 miles | A 43.3 | F 553.0 | Violent: 45.4% higher Property: 54.9% higher |