Arrest represent individuals' entry into the public safety system. Increases in arrest rates can be an indication of increased crime, increased enforcement, or both. Having been arrested can impact on a person's ability to access employment and other opportunities.

In 2020, there were 130 arrests for every 10,000 residents in our region, similar to the rate of 127 for the state and a 42% decrease from the arrest rate in 2000. Monroe County's rate in 2020 was similar to the region as a whole at 128, a decrease of 47% from 2000. The surrounding counties were slightly higher at 134, a decrease of 34% from 2000.

Of the surrounding counties, Yates had the lowest arrest rate (85), while Wyoming had the highest (168).

Of the regional cities, Rochester had the highest rate at 222 arrests per 10,000 residents, though that rate represented a 56% decrease from 2000. Geneva's arrest rate decreased 33%, Batavia decreased by 51% and Canandaigua's rate decreased by 20% in 2020.

Comparable national data is not available.