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Is Rochester, New Hampshire Safe?

Population 33,716 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 33,716, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rochester earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,278 per 100K.

Rochester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRochesterNew Hampshire AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate207.8288.0363.8
Property Crime Rate1834.01921.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate129.0--268.2
Theft Rate1278.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate465.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1834/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rochester

Violent crime in Rochester is well below the national average. The rate of 207.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1834.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,278 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rochester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault129
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,278
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft465
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rochester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rochester
207.8
State
288.0
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rochester
1834.0
State
1921.3
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 204.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Rochester?
204.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 207.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1834.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rochester safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rochester has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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 New Hampshire?
Below average for the state. Rochester ranks behind about 68% of New Hampshire 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 well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rochester?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rochester?
207.8 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (129), robbery (48), and murder (2.0) 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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