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Is Rochester Hills, Michigan Safe?

Population 77,539 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Rochester Hills, Michigan sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 243.3 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,215 per 100K.

Rochester Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRochester HillsMichigan AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.7330.0363.8
Property Crime Rate2020.82014.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1215.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2021/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rochester Hills

Violent crime in Rochester Hills is close to the national average. The rate of 412.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2020.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,215 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Rochester Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,215
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rochester Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rochester Hills
412.7
State
330.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rochester Hills
2020.8
State
2014.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester Hills Safety

Is Rochester Hills safe?
Not especially. Rochester Hills earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.3 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 Hills?
243.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2020.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rochester Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rochester Hills's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,215 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rochester Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rochester Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rochester Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rochester Hills?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rochester Hills's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Rochester Hills compare to other cities in Michigan?
Below average for the state. Rochester Hills ranks behind about 76% of Michigan cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Rochester Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rochester Hills?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.3 per-thousand rate put Rochester Hills below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rochester Hills?
412.7 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (81), and murder (3.0) 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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