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This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of Vermont. Vermont is the safest state in the country with a violent crime rate of 118 incidents per 100,000 state residents.[1][2]

State statistics

In 2011 there were 16,011 crimes reported in Vermont, including 11 murders.[3] In 2014 there were 10,173 crimes reported, including 10 murders.[3]

From 2000 to 2013, the state experienced a 77% increase in treatment for all opiates. About 80% of all inmates are either addicted or in prison because of their addiction.[4]

Capital punishment laws

Main article: Capital punishment in Vermont

Capital punishment is no longer applied in the state.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2016/11/14/vt-ranks-no-1-safest-states-list/93799588/
  2. ^ https://vermontbiz.com/news/march/vermont-ranked-safest-state
  3. ^ a b Effgen, Christopher. "Vermont Crime Rates 1960 - 2016". www.disastercenter.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  4. ^ Lefebvre, Paul (January 15, 2014). "Vermont-a bad place for bucks". The Chronicle. Barton, Vermont. pp. 1A, 24A.
  5. ^ "Facts about capital punishment - the death penalty". www.religioustolerance.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
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