Reblog: Vermont Tops WalletHub’s Safest States List for 2026
What does safety mean to you? For some, safety feels like freedom from harm. For others, it feels more like freedom to explore and be themselves. In Vermont’s tight-knit communities and welcoming historic downtowns, people get to experience both.
In 2026, WalletHub ranked Vermont the No. 1 safest state in the U.S. That accolade comes not only from the state’s low crime rate, but also from its safe neighborhoods, road quality, and digital and financial security.
Social cohesion helps prevent crime, so it’s no surprise that a place like Vermont, which prides itself on its community ties, sees a low incidence of violent crime. A high rate of neighborhood watch groups per capita ensures community security. Vermont State Police established the Fair and Impartial Policing committee in 2009, and routinely makes efforts to liaise with communities of color, diversify their workforce, and improve cultural awareness.
