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Is Rochester, Michigan Safe?

Population 12,824 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rochester is a smaller community of 12,824 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 218.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,219 per 100K.

Rochester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRochesterMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate313.3330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1870.22014.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1219.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate179.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

218.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

313/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1870/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rochester

Violent crime in Rochester is close to the national average. The rate of 313.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1870.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,219 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rochester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,219
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft179
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Rochester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rochester
313.3
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rochester
1870.2
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester Safety

Is Rochester safe?
Not especially. Rochester earns a C with a crime rate of 218.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rochester?
218.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 313.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1870.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rochester safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rochester's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,219 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rochester?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rochester generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rochester police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rochester?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rochester's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Rochester compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Rochester ranks behind about 68% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rochester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rochester?
Bad. A C grade and 218.3 per-thousand rate put Rochester below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 313 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rochester?
313.3 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (70), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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