Crime & Safety in Northfield

Northfield's real, current crime picture runs consistently, genuinely favorable, a real strength this record credits directly.

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Genuinely low victimization odds

NeighborhoodScout cited Northfield's chance of violent-crime victimization at 1-in-1,479 residents, and property-crime victimization odds at 1-in-2,958 residents.

Among the safest towns in Vermont and the nation

NeighborhoodScout's own analysis characterized Northfield's overall crime rate as sufficiently low to rank the town among the safest in both Vermont and the nation.

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Movers should independently review the Northfield Police Department's own current statistics for a precise, current figure beyond this cited characterization.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.