Is Rochester Institute of Technology safe? Safety score & official area statistics 2026

Area-level official statistics

Rochester Institute of Technology: safety score 85/100 (grade A), ranked #17 of 186 in the US, from official area-level statistics — data through 2026-08. Not directly comparable with point-based rankings.

Area-level official statistics

This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level crime data (LGA for Australia, census metropolitan area for Canada, police agency jurisdiction for the US, district / Landkreis for Germany, commune for France, ward/city for Tokyo, metropolitan province for South Korea). The score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents within the same statistical pool — it is not directly comparable with point-based rankings. Counts cover the whole administrative area, not the campus surroundings, and are published with a lag of a few months.

85/100

Grade: A · #17 of 186 in the US

Weighted rate / 100k residents
1455.3
Data through
2026-08
Data sources
FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR agency statistics)

Official area statistics — recent periods

Area-level official counts for Rochester Institute of Technology's administrative area (local government area in Australia, census metropolitan area in Canada, police agency jurisdiction in the US) — the whole area, not the campus surroundings. Publishing cycles differ by source (monthly, quarterly or annual) and figures lag by a few months.

Period Violent Property Minor Total
2025-09 101420 152
2025-10 71490 156
2025-11 31550 158
2025-12 101580 168
2026-01 131260 139
2026-02 141050 119
2026-03 111180 129
2026-04 141320 146
2026-05 71100 117
2026-06 161330 149
2026-07 81310 139
2026-08 15940 109

Latest release: 2026-08 — 109 records in total — violent 15, property 94, minor 0 (-30 vs 2026-07).

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FAQs about safety at Rochester Institute of Technology

What is Rochester Institute of Technology's safety score?

Rochester Institute of Technology: 85/100 (grade A), #17 of 186 in the US. This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level data, so the score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents in a dedicated area-statistics pool (data through 2026-08). It is not directly comparable with point-based rankings.

How many crimes are recorded near Rochester Institute of Technology?

For the latest published period (2026-08), 109 incidents were officially recorded across Rochester Institute of Technology's administrative area (15 violent, 94 property, 0 minor). These are area-wide official counts, not crimes near campus.

Is it safe to walk around Rochester Institute of Technology at night?

We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).

How can my family keep track of my safety?

With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.

Data: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR agency statistics). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in the US.