In 2022, Vermont has shown some interesting crime trends when compared to national averages. Let's examine the state's crime landscape based on the most recent data.
In 2022, Vermont reported 1,436 violent crimes. This represents about 221.9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Nationally, there were approximately 380.3 violent crimes per 100,000 people in the same year. This suggests that Vermont has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average.
Vermont saw a 14.4% increase in reported violent crimes from 2021 to 2022. This outpaced the national trend, which saw a 1.2% decrease in the same period.
Vermont reported 22 murders in 2022, which is about 3.4 murders per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 6.3 murders per 100,000 people. This indicates that Vermont has a lower murder rate than the national average.
In 2022, Vermont reported 10,813 property crimes, or about 1671.1 per 100,000 residents. The national rate was approximately 1952.8 property crimes per 100,000 people. This suggests that Vermont has a lower property crime rate than the national average.
While the national property crime rate increased by about 7.1% from 2021 to 2022, Vermont saw a 20.8% increase in the same period.
Vermont reported 605 car thefts in 2022, a rise of 26.6% from 2021. Nationally, car thefts increased by about 10.9% in the same period. This suggests that Vermont is facing a more significant challenge with auto theft compared to national trends.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Vermont, which was 15 in 2022, up from 8 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
Vermont presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a a more significant change in car thefts compared to national trends.
It's important to remember that crime statistics can be influenced by many factors, including reporting practices, law enforcement strategies, and socioeconomic conditions. Therefore, these numbers should be considered as part of a broader context when assessing the state's crime situation.