Crime & Safety in Rochester, NY

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

Rochester has a violent crime rate of 690 per 100,000 residents, 82% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 459.5 per 100,000, robbery at 181.5, rape at 26.7. The murder rate is 22.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,533 per 100,000, 80% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,815, burglary at 441, vehicle theft at 1,224 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 45 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Rochester receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent690.0/100K
82% above US avg
Murder22.3/100K
254% above US avg
Rape26.7/100K
Robbery181.5/100K
Assault459.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,533.4/100K
80% above US avg
Burglary441.1/100K
Theft1,815.2/100K
Vehicle Theft1,223.7/100K
Arson53.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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