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Is Manhattan, Kansas Safe?

Population 54,673 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manhattan earns a D+ safety grade with 246.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 77% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,678 per 100K.

Manhattan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManhattanKansas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate425.5316.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2036.82034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1678.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate443.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

426/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2037/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manhattan

Violent crime in Manhattan is above the national average. The rate of 425.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2036.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,678 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manhattan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,678
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft443
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manhattan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manhattan
425.5
State
316.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manhattan
2036.8
State
2034.1
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 D+ with a crime rate of 246.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Manhattan?
246.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 425.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2036.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manhattan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Manhattan's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,678 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
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 D+-rated city.
How does Manhattan compare to other cities in Kansas?
Below average for the state. Manhattan ranks behind about 72% of Kansas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Manhattan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Manhattan?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.2 per-thousand rate put Manhattan below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 426 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Manhattan?
425.5 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (87), and murder (5.0) 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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