Moving from Bend, OR to Rochester, MN?
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Is Bend, OR or Rochester, MN Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Rochester, MN is safer than Bend, OR (Safety Score 56/100 vs 56/100), with a total crime rate of 1,522 per 100,000 versus 1,530 for Bend, OR — 1% lower. Bend has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bend has a 31% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bend, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bend | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,530.5 | 1,522.5 | +8.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 168.5 | 154.0 | +14.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.8 | 4.1 | -1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 22.6 | 26.1 | -3.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 22.6 | 26.1 | -3.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.5 | 97.8 | +22.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,362.0 | 1,368.5 | -6.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 129.0 | 173.6 | -44.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,150.2 | 1,103.6 | +46.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 82.8 | 91.3 | -8.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bend, OR to Rochester, MN?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bend or Rochester safer?
Rochester, MN is safer with a total crime rate of 1,522 per 100K vs 1,530 for Bend, OR — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bend has a violent crime rate of 168.5 per 100K while Rochester has 154.0. Rochester has lower violent crime.
About Bend, OR
Nestled on the Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon, was historically a logging town and is now a popular outdoor recreation destination. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Cascade Mountains and high desert. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 106,241, Bend has a total crime rate of 1,530.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Rochester, MN
Rochester, Minnesota, home to the Mayo Clinic, is a city in southeastern Minnesota. Its population of over 120,000 makes it the state's third-largest city. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 122,694, Rochester has a total crime rate of 1,522.5 per 100,000 residents.