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Crime & Safety in Rochester, NY

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

Rochester has a violent crime rate of 748 per 100,000 residents, 97% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 474.3 per 100,000, robbery at 208.5, rape at 49.6. The murder rate is 16.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,471 per 100,000, 77% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,538, burglary at 617, vehicle theft at 316 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 Violent748.4/100K
97% above US avg
Murder16.0/100K
155% above US avg
Rape49.6/100K
Robbery208.5/100K
Assault474.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,470.9/100K
77% above US avg
Burglary616.7/100K
Theft2,537.8/100K
Vehicle Theft316.4/100K
Arson40.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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