Rochester, NY Crime Statistics For 2022
8,567
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,175.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
77.96%
Above National Average
Above National Average
369 out of 379
In New York
In New York
8,092 out of 8,904
In America
In America
What is the crime rate in Rochester, NY?
According to the most recent data from the FBI, the total crime rate in Rochester is 4,175.0 per 100,000 people. That's 77.96% higher than the national rate of 2,346.0 per 100,000 people and 135.28% higher than the New York total crime rate of 1,774.5 per 100,000 people.
Note: Because the rates of crime are so low in America, we use "per 100,000 people" to make the number a bit easier to compare across locations visually. It's mathematically the same as doing per capita comparisons and isn't conveying that there are 100,000+ people in a location.
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Rochester SnackAbility
4
/10
/10
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
8.5
How Does Rochester Crime Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rochester / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,567 | 4,175.0 | 1,774.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Murder | 48 | 23.4 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 418 | 203.7 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,128 | 549.7 | 240.7 | 279.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,680 | 818.7 | 363.8 | 387.8 |
| Burglary | 1,389 | 676.9 | 165.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 4,583 | 2,233.4 | 1,143.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 915 | 445.9 | 101.7 | 246.0 |
| Property Crime | 6,887 | 3,356.3 | 1,410.7 | 1,958.2 |
Violent Crime Rates In Rochester
1,680
Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes
818.7
Violent Crimes / 100k People
Violent Crimes / 100k People
111.12%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 122.1 chance of being the victim of a violent crime in Rochester each year. That compares to a 1 in 274.9 chance statewide.
- The violent crime rate in Rochester is 818.7 per 100,000 people.
- That's 111.12% higher than the national rate of 387.8 per 100,000 people.
- 125.07% higher than the New York violent crime rate of 363.8 per 100,000 people.
Property Crime Rates In Rochester
6,887
Property Crimes
Property Crimes
3,356.3
Property Crimes / 100k People
Property Crimes / 100k People
71.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
- You have a 1 in 29.8 chance of being the victim of a property crime in Rochester each year. That compares to a 1 in 51.1 chance nationally.
- The property crime rate in Rochester is 3,356.3 per 100,000 people.
- That's 71.39% higher than the national rate of 1,958.2 per 100,000 people.
- And 137.91% higher than the New York property crime rate of 1,410.7 per 100,000 people.
Rochester Crime Compared To New York Average
Each category of crime indexed to the worst per capita in New York.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
Data Source -- FBI UCR 2018.
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