Safety · Vermont
Safest Counties in Vermont 2026
Ranked by violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents.
Top 10 — Safety in Vermont
Score reflects safety only — not overall county quality.
All Vermont Counties — Safety Rankings
14 counties ranked by safety score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Safety Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex County, VT | 93.1 | 55.7 |
| 2 | Orange County, VT | 90.7 | 53.3 |
| 3 | Grand Isle County, VT | 77.2 | 59 |
| 4 | Addison County, VT | 72.4 | 53.8 |
| 5 | Lamoille County, VT | 55.1 | 47.7 |
| 6 | Windsor County, VT | 43.3 | 42.5 |
| 7 | Orleans County, VT | 40.6 | 43 |
| 8 | Franklin County, VT | 39.6 | 44 |
| 9 | Washington County, VT | 38 | 41.7 |
| 10 | Caledonia County, VT | 32.5 | 41.9 |
| 11 | Bennington County, VT | 24.7 | 33.9 |
| 12 | Windham County, VT | 13.6 | 35 |
| 13 | Rutland County, VT | 13.3 | 36.3 |
| 14 | Chittenden County, VT | 6.2 | 36.9 |