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Is Manchester, Tennessee Safe?

Population 13,776 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manchester is a smaller community of 13,776 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

Manchester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManchesterTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.2334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2179.92062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate459.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2180/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manchester

Violent crime in Manchester is below the national average. The rate of 245.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2179.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manchester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft459
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manchester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manchester
245.2
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manchester
2179.9
State
2062.1
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 242.5 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?
242.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2179.9 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 (1,442 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Manchester's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Manchester compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Manchester ranks behind about 68% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x 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. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Manchester?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.5 per-thousand rate put Manchester below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 245 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Manchester?
245.2 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (28), 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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