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Is Manhattan, Illinois Safe?

Population 10,943 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manhattan is a smaller community of 10,943 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,279 per 100K.

Manhattan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManhattanIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate204.3323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1866.72036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate126.0--268.2
Theft Rate1279.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate321.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

204/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1867/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manhattan

Violent crime in Manhattan is well below the national average. The rate of 204.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1866.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,279 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manhattan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault126
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery24
038% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,279
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft321
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Manhattan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manhattan
204.3
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manhattan
1866.7
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Safety

Is Manhattan safe?
Not especially. Manhattan earns a C with a crime rate of 207.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Manhattan?
207.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 204.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1866.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manhattan safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Manhattan has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Manhattan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manhattan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manhattan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manhattan?
No. Crime in Manhattan has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Manhattan compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Manhattan ranks behind about 68% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Manhattan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Manhattan?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Manhattan?
204.3 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (126), robbery (24), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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