The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Genesee-Jefferson

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Genesee-Jefferson.

 

Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
A

$3.87 million

Cost of Crime™ for Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,762 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Genesee-Jefferson in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Genesee-Jefferson ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of neighborhoods but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Genesee-Jefferson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Genesee-Jefferson is 42.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Genesee-Jefferson Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Genesee-Jefferson varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northeast areas to 1 in 29 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY see the most incidents - about 42 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Genesee-Jefferson for 2025 is $3,868,657. This translates to approximately $790 per resident and $1,762 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.4% of the median household income in Genesee-Jefferson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Genesee-Jefferson Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY: $790
Theater District, Manhattan, N: $793
Arden Heights, Staten Island, : $238
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Genesee-Jefferson is $790 per year, which is $326 more than the national average and $455 more than Rochester's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Genesee-Jefferson:
  • In Theater District, Manhattan, N, crime costs $793 per person, which is $3 more than in Genesee-Jefferson.
  • In Arden Heights, Staten Island, , crime costs $238 per person, which is $552 less than in Genesee-Jefferson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Genesee-Jefferson for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Genesee-Jefferson
Cost per Genesee-Jefferson Resident
Murder
$959,971
$196
Rape/Sexual Assault
$96,789
$20
Robbery
$400,595
$82
Assault
$1.47 million
$300
Kidnapping
$16,459
$3
Vehicle Theft
$124,271
$25
Burglary
$196,692
$40
Theft
$496,934
$101
Arson
$8,553
$2
Vandalism
$42,729
$9
Animal Cruelty
$6,718
$1
Drug Crimes
$30,415
$6
Identity Theft
$21,713
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$3,868,657
$790

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Genesee-Jefferson totals $7,429,363 ($1,517 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,298,020 ($2,308 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Genesee-Jefferson crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Genesee-Jefferson’s 4,896 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Genesee-Jefferson Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Genesee-Jefferson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
10.43
Robbery
2.601
Rape
0.3260
Murder
0.1043
Total Violent Crime
13.46 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.60
Vehicle Theft
1.639
Burglary
4.429
Arson
0.0723
Total Property Crime
25.74 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0554
Drug Crimes
0.8398
Vandalism
1.222
Identity Theft
0.5730
Animal Cruelty
0.1855
Total "Other" Rate
2.875 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Genesee-Jefferson is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Genesee-Jefferson.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
F
C-
B-
D-
B-
C+
D-
C
B+
C+
B
D+
F
D
D
F
D-
B+
C
B-
C+
D
C-
D-
F
F
D+
F
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Genesee-Jefferson is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A
A
D
D-
D-
B-
C-
C-
A
B+
B+
C+
A
A
C+
B+
B+
D+
F
F
B-
B+
B+
B
D+
D+
D+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Genesee-Jefferson is less safe than the New York state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Genesee-Jefferson, Rochester, NY average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Genesee-Jefferson schools on SchoolGrade

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