Crime & Safety in Colchester
Colchester's cited crime data runs genuinely two-sided, and this record discloses both framings directly rather than selecting whichever reads more favorably.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed unflattering within-state comparison
Colchester's overall crime rate (approximately 20 per 1,000, a cited 1-in-51 chance of victimization) runs higher than approximately 86% of Vermont's own cities and towns.
A more moderate national framing
The same source separately described Colchester's rate as 'not among the communities with the very highest crime rate' when compared nationally, even though it runs considerably above the national average overall.
Confirm current, neighborhood-specific data
This record did not independently research current, address-specific crime variance within Colchester to comparable depth this pass -- confirm current data directly with the Colchester Police Department.
Key takeaways
- Colchester's overall crime rate runs higher than 86% of VT cities/towns -- a real, disclosed unflattering reading.
- The same rate is described as 'not among the communities with the very highest' nationally.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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