2024 reported data

Is Rochester, MA safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Rochester using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 3.19 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population5,962Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses19NIBRS offense records
TrendDecreasing2022,2023,2024
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Short answer

Rochester reported 3.19 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #140 by highest rate among 191 validated MA city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Burglary. Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 54.6% from 2022 to 2024.

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Trend

Decreasing

Reported selected property-offense rates decreased by 54.6% from 2022 to 2024.

-54.6%
2022
7.03
2023
3.89
2024
3.19

Offense mix

Burglary
9
Larceny/theft
8
Motor vehicle theft
2
Arson
0

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Quick questions

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Is Rochester, MA safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Rochester is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 3.19 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Rochester?

The largest selected category in this page is Burglary, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Rochester compare with other validated MA city candidates?

Among 191 validated MA city candidates, Rochester ranks #140 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 5.16 per 1,000 residents.

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