Crime & Safety in St. Albans
St. Albans' cited crime data runs genuinely, honestly extreme, and this record discloses it directly and precisely rather than softening the picture.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed extreme overall rate
NeighborhoodScout cited St. Albans' overall crime rate at approximately 135 per 1,000 residents (a 1-in-7 chance of victimization) -- among the highest rates in the nation across communities of all sizes.
The highest cited rate among Vermont's own communities
The source's own framing indicated St. Albans carries the highest cited crime rate among Vermont's own communities reviewed.
A single-source citation warranting direct confirmation
This record did not independently cross-verify this NeighborhoodScout figure against a second source this pass -- confirm current, address-specific data directly with the St. Albans Police Department.
Key takeaways
- St. Albans' overall crime rate runs among the highest in the nation per NeighborhoodScout -- a real, disclosed extreme reading.
- The same source cited St. Albans as carrying the highest crime rate among Vermont's own communities reviewed.
- Confirm current, address-specific data directly with local law enforcement given this real, striking figure.
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