Rochester, NY Crime


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Located in upstate New York, Rochester is a city that has been struggling with high crime rates for years. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Rochester is 45.5, which is almost double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a major issue in Rochester, with a rate of 57.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Rochester have been a cause for concern among residents and have led to efforts by local authorities to address the issue and create safer communities. Despite these efforts, crime continues to be a major problem in Rochester, making it a challenging environment for its residents to live in.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Rochester violent crime is 45.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Rochester property crime is 57.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Rochester, NY Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Brighton town (Monroe County), NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Irondequoit, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Gates, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
East Rochester, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
Greece, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
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Property
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Amherst, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock592019
Syracuse, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock752019
Allentown, PA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2092019
Ramapo, NY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2282019
Paterson, NJ  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2352019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

Reviews for Rochester
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Stay out of the rougher patches, and you'll find a pretty solid city. I live within close proximity to it, and the crime from it DOES rub off on us (auto theft), but  More

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Rochester isn't perfect (I'll detail pros and cons), but it's certainly perfect for me and my husband. We've lived here for 4 years and are getting ready to purchase our  More

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Rochester is a scenic city with so much to offer in terms of things to do and having 4 seasons, except the summer is more like a long spring!! It's a relatively unknown  More

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