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Is Mansfield, Ohio Safe?

Population 47,381 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mansfield is a smaller community of 47,381 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,439 per 100K.

Mansfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMansfieldOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2029.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1439.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate484.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2030/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mansfield

Violent crime in Mansfield is below the national average. The rate of 248.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2029.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,439 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mansfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,439
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft484
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mansfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mansfield
248.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mansfield
2029.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mansfield Safety

Is Mansfield safe?
Not especially. Mansfield earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mansfield?
227.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2029.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mansfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mansfield's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,439 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mansfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mansfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mansfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mansfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mansfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Mansfield compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Mansfield ranks behind about 75% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mansfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mansfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.8 per-thousand rate put Mansfield below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mansfield?
248.6 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (58), 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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