Rochester, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rochester Police Department serves the city of Rochester, MN in Olmsted County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,896 violent crimes and 11,315 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.2 per 100k residents, which is 28.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.8 per 100k, 21.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 28 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate76.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,896 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents352 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents728 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,315 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,425 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,119 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents748 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.2 | B | 4896 | 106.2 | -28.2% |
| Property Crime | 127.8 | B | 11315 | 163.6 | -21.9% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 352 | 3.5 | -7.3% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 182 | 5.8 | -57.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 728 | 22.3 | -77.9% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 1425 | 24.0 | -42.0% |
| Larceny | 100.8 | B | 9119 | 116.4 | -13.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.1 | A | 748 | 22.2 | -40.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 28 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 5 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasson | 14 miles | A 42.5 | A 85.0 | Violent: 44.2% lower Property: 33.5% lower |
| Plainview | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 84.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 33.6% lower |
| St. Charles | 20 miles | A 50.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 34.3% lower Property: N/A |
| West Concord | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Zumbrota | 22 miles | A 48.6 | A 24.3 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 81.0% lower |