2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Bennington, VT vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove has 50% less violent crime than Bennington.
- Cottage Grove has 21% less property crime than Bennington.
 Bennington, VTCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock8.822.7
 Property Crime36.7  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Bennington    2 Reviews

Bennington is a great place for scenery. However, the cops are a huge part of the drug network. They protect the drug dealers and criminals instead of regular  More

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Bennington Vermont is absolutely gorgeous on its outskirts, old Bennington is absolutely beautiful with lots of historical sites as well as North Bennington not being  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Bennington, VermontCrime Index
 North Pownal, VT 
 Manchester Center, VT 
 East Dorset, VT 
 Pownal Center, VT 
 Old Bennington, VT15.55
 Manchester village, VT18.6
 North Bennington, VT19.9
 South Shaftsbury, VT26.8

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