Is Rochester or St. Anthony Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Rochester is safer than St. Anthony (Safety Score 55/100 vs 24/100), with a total crime rate of 1,522 per 100,000 versus 2,686 for St. Anthony — 43% lower. Rochester has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where St. Anthony has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Rochester is 9.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Rochester — 5-Year Trend
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St. Anthony — 3-Year Trend
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Rochester, MN
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Rochester | St. Anthony | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,522.5 | 2,686.1 | -1,163.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 154.0 | 118.5 | +35.5 |
| Murder Rate | 4.1 | 0.0 | +4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 26.1 | 7.9 | +18.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.1 | 39.5 | -13.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 97.8 | 71.1 | +26.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,368.5 | 2,567.6 | -1,199.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 173.6 | 347.6 | -174.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,103.6 | 1,872.3 | -768.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 91.3 | 347.6 | -256.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rochester or St. Anthony safer?
Rochester is safer with a total crime rate of 1,522 per 100K vs 2,686 for St. Anthony — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Rochester has a violent crime rate of 154.0 per 100K while St. Anthony has 118.5. St. Anthony has lower violent crime.
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 55/100 and a population coverage of 122,694, Rochester has a total crime rate of 1,522.5 per 100,000 residents.
About St. Anthony, MN
St. Anthony, a small first-ring suburb northeast of Minneapolis, was incorporated in 1945. It's home to Silver Lake and borders the Mississippi River. With a safety score of 24/100 and a population coverage of 12,658, St. Anthony has a total crime rate of 2,686.1 per 100,000 residents.