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Is Mankato, Minnesota Safe?

Population 46,529 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mankato is a smaller community of 46,529 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,592 per 100K.

Mankato Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMankatoMinnesota AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.8323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2186.82036.71,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1592.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2187/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mankato

Violent crime in Mankato is below the national average. The rate of 258.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2186.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,592 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mankato Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,592
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mankato Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mankato
258.8
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mankato
2186.8
State
2036.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mankato Safety

Is Mankato safe?
Not especially. Mankato earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mankato?
244.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2186.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mankato safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mankato's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,592 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mankato?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mankato generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mankato police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mankato?
No. Crime in Mankato has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Mankato compare to other cities in Minnesota?
Below average for the state. Mankato ranks behind about 74% of Minnesota cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mankato to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mankato?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.6 per-thousand rate put Mankato below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 259 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mankato?
258.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (65), and murder (2.0) 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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