Rochester Crime Rates Reach 15-Year Lows in First Nine Months of 2026, Mayor Evans Reports
Rochester, NY Mayor Malik Evans announced that most crime categories have reached 15-year low levels through the first nine months of 2026, continuing an overall decline. While robberies, larcenies, and burglaries show historical decreases, and homicides have returned to pre-pandemic…
Rochester, NY, October 7, 2026 —
Rochester, NY – Mayor Malik Evans has announced that crime statistics for the first nine months of 2026 indicate that most crime categories have fallen to their lowest levels in 15 years, reflecting a continuation of an overall downward trend in criminal activity across the city.
The reported decreases span several key areas, including robberies, larcenies, and burglaries, which have all seen historical reductions. Additionally, homicide rates have reportedly returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Despite these broad declines, aggravated assaults are noted to remain at an elevated level. This increase is particularly concentrated in the eastern downtown area of the city.
The mayor’s office also indicated that efforts to combat domestic violence and gun violence are continuing. Rochester remains under a state of emergency specifically related to gun violence.
The specific contractor for any initiatives was not provided in the announcement. The exact number of incidents for each crime category or the precise percentage decrease was not detailed. Further information regarding the timeline or specific outcomes of the ongoing efforts against domestic and gun violence was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JACOB SCHERMERHORN on rochesterbeacon.com, see more information here.
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