Located in the southwestern corner of Vermont, Bennington County has a lower rate of both violent and property crime compared to the national average. With a violent crime rate of 10.8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7, residents of this county can feel a sense of security in their community. However, property crime in Bennington County is slightly higher than the national average at 28.2, compared to 35.4. This highlights the need for continued efforts to prevent theft and burglary in the county. Despite its relatively low crime rates, maintaining a safe environment for its citizens remains a top priority for Bennington County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bennington County violent crime is 10.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Bennington County property crime is 28.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bennington, Vermont does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bennington, Vermont. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bennington, Vermont. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.