Well of course we're safe. No one lives here. That's like saying a house with one person is safer than two. All things being equal you'd be safer if someone else isn't there. There are the situations that the other person could save you but I'm pretty sure you won't usually rob or assault yourself.
Why isn't Wyoming number 1 than?
Fun Fact, there are 19 states that less densely populated than VT too. They may have more people with the exception of Wyoming but the number of people per square mile is less. Some are way less, like Alaska with 1 person per square mile.... I think I want to move there...
Mike here I come!!