Crime in Vermont

This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of Vermont.

State statistics

In 2011 there were 16,011 crimes reported in Vermont, including 11 murders.[1] In 2014 there were 10,173 crimes reported, including 10 murders.[1]

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.[2]

Capital punishment laws

Capital punishment is no longer applied in the state.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/vtcrime.htm
  2. Lefebvre, Paul (January 15, 2014). "Vermont-a bad place for bucks". The Chronicle. Barton, Vermont. pp. 1A,24A.
  3. http://www.religioustolerance.org/execut3.htm
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 4/28/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.