Rochester, WA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Rochester crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Rochester crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Rochester crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Rochester crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Rochester_{/100k people}	Washington_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,690 (estimate)	3,732	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.0	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	39.2	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	86.8	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	244.7	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	170 (estimate)	376	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	563.0	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	2,154.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	639.3	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,520 (estimate)	3,356	1,954

Rochester crime map

The Rochester crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Rochester as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Rochester crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Rochester crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Rochester crime rates are 27% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Rochester are 54% lower than the national average
In Rochester you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Rochester is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Rochester has increased by 23%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Rochester

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Rochester is 1 in 588

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Rochester is 1 in 66

The chance of being a victim of crime in Rochester is 1 in 60

Year Over Year Crime In Rochester (per 100,000 people)

Rochester police department

Item	Rochester	Washington	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	8,169	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Washington

State	Total offenders	Washington_/100K	National_/100K
Washington	6,688	107	266

There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tenino, WA	1,744	183	1,633	1,816
Fords Prairie, WA	2,582	207	1,846	2,053
Grand Mound, WA	3,957	256	2,288	2,544
Tumwater, WA	23,390	229	3,359	3,588
Lacey, WA	50,827	220	3,441	3,661
Olympia, WA	52,290	521	4,204	4,725
Malone, WA	341	500	4,467	4,967
Rochester, WA	4,854	170	1,520	1,690

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Byram, CT	4,855	39	388	427
Big Pine Key, FL	4,853	67	407	474
Folkston, GA	4,853	135	1,279	1,414
Ridge Wood Heights, FL	4,856	169	1,019	1,188
Manheim, PA	4,852	216	1,144	1,360
Rochester, WA	4,854	170	1,520	1,690

Source: The Rochester, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.