Crime & Safety in Newport
Newport's cited crime data runs genuinely unfavorable overall, and this record discloses that honestly, alongside the one real, favorable nuance the data supports.
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Learn moreA genuinely unfavorable overall picture
Newport's overall crime rate runs higher than approximately 93% of Vermont communities, with a violent-crime rate described as among the highest in the nation across communities of all sizes.
One real, disclosed favorable nuance
Property crime specifically ran below the national average rate (30.3 vs. 35.4 per 1,000), even though property-crime victimization odds (1-in-46) were still elevated.
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Movers should independently review the Newport Police Department's own current statistics for a precise, current figure.
Key takeaways
- Newport's overall and violent-crime rates run genuinely unfavorable -- disclosed honestly.
- Property crime specifically runs below the national average rate -- a real, disclosed nuance.
- Confirm current, address-specific data directly with local law enforcement.
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