The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rochester, PA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$2.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rochester, PA

In 2025, crime will cost $685 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rochester 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 Rochester, PA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Rochester ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Rochester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rochester is 20.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rochester Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rochester varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 92 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Rochester, PA see the most incidents - about 29 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rochester, PA

The total projected cost of crime in Rochester for 2025 is $2,469,277. This translates to approximately $301 per resident and $685 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Rochester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rochester Compared to Other Cities?

Rochester, PA:	$301
Duquesne, PA:	$1037
Lewisberry, PA:	$119
Pennsylvania:	$353
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rochester is $301 per year, which is $164 less than the national average and $52 less than Pennsylvania's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rochester:

In Duquesne, PA, crime costs $1,037 per person, which is $737 more than in Rochester.
In Lewisberry, PA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $182 less than in Rochester

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rochester for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Rochester	Cost per Rochester Resident
Murder	$815,382	$99
Rape/Sexual Assault	$204,457	$25
Robbery	$151,581	$18
Assault	$280,991	$34
Kidnapping	$12,474	$2
Vehicle Theft	$133,600	$16
Burglary	$93,727	$11
Theft	$454,219	$55
Arson	$20,997	$3
Vandalism	$177,148	$22
Animal Cruelty	$2,289	$0
Drug Crimes	$93,385	$11
Identity Theft	$29,028	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,469,277	$301

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rochester, PA

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 Rochester totals $6,533,586 ($795 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,002,863 ($1,096 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 Rochester 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 south part of the city 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 Rochester’s 8,216 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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Rochester 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 Rochester residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.191
Robbery	0.5865
Rape	0.4104
Murder	0.0528
Total Violent Crime	2.241 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.67
Vehicle Theft	1.050
Burglary	1.258
Arson	0.1058
Total Property Crime	13.09 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0250
Drug Crimes	1.537
Vandalism	3.018
Identity Theft	0.4565
Animal Cruelty	0.0377
Total "Other" Rate	5.074 (B+)

Individual Rochester Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Rochester is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rochester.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Rochester, PA	C-	C-	D
Bridgewater, PA	D+	C+	D-
New Brighton, PA	B	C	C
Fallston, PA	C	C+	D+
Freedom, PA	A	A-	B+
Monaca, PA	B-	B+	C-
Conway, PA	A-	A	B-
Patterson Heights, PA	A+	A+	A+
Beaver, PA	A	A+	B+
Eastvale, PA	B+	F	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rochester is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Poughquag, NY	A	A-	A-
Putnam Valley, NY	A-	C+	C+
Pulaski, WI	C+	B-	B-
Providence, UT	B	B+	B+
Prosperity, SC	C+	C-	C-
Princeton, KY	D+	C+	C+
Princeton, IL	B+	A-	A-
Preston, ID	C	C+	C+
Pratt, KS	D+	C+	C+
Quinton, VA	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Rochester is as safe as the Pennsylvania state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rochester, PA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Rochester schools on SchoolGrade

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