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Property Crime rate per 1,000 Chittenden County Residents
Current Value
42.38
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The property crime rate for Chittenden County spiked in 2008 and has decreased slightly. However, it has been noted that this data has been known to under-report crimes.
Why Is This Important?
Crimes against property is defined as the taking of someone else’s property and does not involve the use of force against a victim. It is an indicator of the safety of the community as there is a relationship between drug addiction to property crimes. It is recognized that “stealing” is a necessary way of life to support one’s drug habit.
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