Crime & Safety in Bennington
Bennington's cited crime data runs genuinely severe on both comparisons this record reviewed, and this record discloses it directly rather than softening an unflattering reading.
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Learn moreA real, severe national comparison
NeighborhoodScout described Bennington's overall crime rate (approximately 28 per 1,000) as one of the highest in America across all community sizes.
A real, severe within-state comparison
More than 94% of Vermont's own communities carry a LOWER crime rate than Bennington, per the same source.
Confirm current, neighborhood-specific data
This record did not independently research current, address-specific crime variance within Bennington to comparable depth this pass -- confirm current data directly with the Bennington Police Department.
Key takeaways
- Bennington's crime rate is described as one of the highest in America across all community sizes.
- More than 94% of Vermont's own communities carry a lower crime rate than Bennington.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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