Improve the safety of the public including the loss of life and property from natural and man-made hazards
Violent crime rate per 1,000 Chittenden County Residents
Current Value
1.83
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The violent crime rate for Chittenden County has largely remained between 1.5 and 2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents from 2005 to 2011. The number of violent crimes relative to the Chittenden County population estimated by the American Community Survey. Violent crime is defined by the US Bureau of Justice Statistics as murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. This definition of violent crime serves only as a proxy, given that the ability to clearly define all crimes as violent or non-violent is difficult.
Why Is This Important?
The incidence of violent crimes can significantly detract from overall quality of life, by decreasing the ability to feel safe and secure in our homes and communities.
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