Benson, VT, a small town nestled in the Green Mountains, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Benson is 10.9, well below the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Benson can feel relatively safe in their community, knowing that they are less likely to be victims of violent crime. However, property crime in Benson is slightly higher than the national average, coming in at 34.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This could be due to the remote location of Benson and its small population, making it an easy target for thieves. Despite this, Benson still remains a peaceful and tight-knit community where residents can feel secure in their homes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benson violent crime is 10.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Benson property crime is 34.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Benson, Vermont does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fair Haven, Vermont. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fair Haven, Vermont. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.