Crime & Safety in Rochester, MN

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Rochester has a violent crime rate of 159 per 100,000 residents, 58% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 98.6 per 100,000, robbery at 26.1, rape at 30.2. The murder rate is 4.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,379 per 100,000, 30% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,109, burglary at 174, vehicle theft at 91 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Rochester receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Rochester vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent158.9/100K
58% below US avg
Murder4.1/100K
35% below US avg
Rape30.2/100K
Robbery26.1/100K
Assault98.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,379.0/100K
30% below US avg
Burglary174.4/100K
Theft1,109.3/100K
Vehicle Theft91.3/100K
Arson4.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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