Is Rochester, NY Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Rochester, New York reported 801.07 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.15 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 608.07 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,680 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Rochester, New York reported 127.31 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.64 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 79.07 per 100,000 above that reference, with 267 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Rochester, New York reported 397.20 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.73 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 167.64 per 100,000 above that reference, with 833 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Rochester, New York reported 1,687.01 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.52 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 580.04 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,538 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Rochester, New York reported 278.94 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.48 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 90.79 per 100,000 above that reference, with 585 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Rochester, NY has an adjusted safety score of 25.27 out of 100. It ranks #4 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the New York workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 267 | 127.31 | 48.24 |
2.64× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 833 | 397.2 | 229.56 |
1.73× national |
| Burglary | 585 | 278.94 | 188.15 |
1.48× national |
| Larceny-theft | 3538 | 1687.01 | 1106.97 |
1.52× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1680 | 801.07 | 193.0 |
4.15× national |
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What drives Rochester's safety score?
Rochester ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 209,720 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 35.89, while Property Security is lowest at 8.28. The 27.61-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 801.07 per 100,000 (4.15× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 278.94 per 100,000 (1.48× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Rochester, New York recorded 3,538 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 51.3% of the 6,903 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 267 robbery reports (3.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Rochester, New York recorded 1,680 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 24.3% of the 6,903 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 267 robbery reports (3.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Rochester, New York recorded 833 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 12.1% of the 6,903 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 267 robbery reports (3.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Rochester, New York uses a reporting population of 209,720 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Rochester, New York has an adjusted score of 25.27 points out of 100 versus 60.8 in Yonkers, New York, a difference of 35.53 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Rochester ranks 4 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Rochester, New York has an adjusted score of 25.27 points out of 100 versus 52.18 in Syracuse, New York, a difference of 26.91 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Rochester ranks 4 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rochester safe compared to other places in New York?
Rochester is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 25.27 out of 100 and ranks #4 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York.
What is the crime rate in Rochester?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Rochester's safety rating?
Rochester's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 25.27 out of 100, which ranks #4 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Rochester?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Rochester?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.