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Is Manchester, Missouri Safe?

Population 18,069 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Manchester runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

Manchester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManchesterMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate288.5333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2332.12080.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate337.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

289/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2332/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manchester

Violent crime in Manchester is below the national average. The rate of 288.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2332.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manchester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft337
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manchester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manchester
288.5
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manchester
2332.1
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Manchester Safety

Is Manchester safe?
Not especially. Manchester earns a D with a crime rate of 262.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Manchester?
262.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 288.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2332.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manchester safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Manchester's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,604 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Manchester?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manchester generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manchester police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manchester?
Crime rates have held steady in Manchester, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Manchester compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Manchester ranks behind about 83% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Manchester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Manchester?
Bad. A D grade and 262.1 per-thousand rate put Manchester below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 289 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Manchester?
288.5 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (34), 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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