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Is Rome, New York Safe?

Population 31,682 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 31,682, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rome earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,421 per 100K.

Rome Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRomeNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate327.6320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1815.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1421.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1816/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rome

Violent crime in Rome is close to the national average. The rate of 327.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1815.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,421 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rome Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,421
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rome Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rome
327.6
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rome
1815.7
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rome Safety

Is Rome safe?
Not especially. Rome earns a C with a crime rate of 214.3 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 Rome?
214.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 327.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1815.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rome safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Rome 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 Rome?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rome generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rome police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rome?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rome's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Rome compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Rome ranks behind about 63% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Rome 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 Rome?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Rome?
327.6 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (82), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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