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As of July 2026, Burlington scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes — Burlington, Vermont is a safe city for travelers, with low risks to personal safety. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
United States · Assessed 29 July 2026
83
/ 100
Safer than ~90% of countries
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-07-23T16:13:06Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowWorry about being mugged or robbed is moderate, but violent crime is generally low for visitors.
Pickpocketing
ModerateProperty crime is considered a local problem, so be vigilant in crowded areas.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Generally positive
82/100
Travelers generally feel safe in Burlington, with a higher score for feeling safe during daylight than at night. Property crime is noted as a more significant concern than violent crime.
Yes — Burlington, Vermont is a safe city for travelers, with low risks to personal safety.
Burlington's safety profile is strong, with low crime rates and official advisories recommending normal precautions. While property crime is a moderate concern, violent crime is low, and visitors generally feel safe, especially during daylight hours.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Burlington, Vermont, presents a safe environment for travelers, with official advisories consistently recommending normal security precautions. The city's composite safety index is high, indicating a low overall risk profile. While property crime is noted as a moderate concern, violent crime rates are low, and visitors generally report feeling secure, particularly during daylight hours.
The live web research dossier indicates some recent local discussions and actions related to public safety. In July 2026, the Governor directed state police patrols in Burlington, suggesting a focus on security. Earlier in March 2026, a significant ICE enforcement action in South Burlington led to protests, arrests, and clashes, highlighting potential localized tensions. These events, while concerning, appear to be specific incidents rather than widespread threats to general visitors.
Travelers should exercise common sense precautions. Be aware of your surroundings, especially in less populated areas or after dark, and take steps to secure your belongings to prevent opportunistic theft. While violent crime is not a significant concern for tourists, property crime, such as pickpocketing, can occur in busier areas. It is advisable to maintain a cautious distance from individuals exhibiting erratic behavior and to heed local advice regarding areas with drug activity. Aggressive requests for money from individuals experiencing homelessness may occur, and it is best to politely decline and move away.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Burlington districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Burlington safety map.
University DistrictcautionCan experience petty crime and occasional disturbances, especially at night.
South BurlingtoncautionRecent protests have occurred here; exercise awareness.
Old North EndcautionSome areas may have higher rates of property crime; stay alert.
Downtown BurlingtonsaferGenerally safe with good policing, but be aware of petty crime.
Waterfront ParksaferPopular tourist area, generally safe during the day.
New North EndsaferResidential area, generally considered safe.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Worry about being mugged or robbed is moderate, but violent crime is generally low for visitors.
After dark, be most careful around University District, South Burlington, Old North End. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Trip Profiles
Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Burlington's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.
09 · Questions
Yes — Burlington, Vermont is a safe city for travelers, with low risks to personal safety. Burlington's safety profile is strong, with low crime rates and official advisories recommending normal precautions. While property crime is a moderate concern, violent crime is low, and visitors generally feel safe, especially during daylight hours. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Burlington ranks #5 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 83/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
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