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Murder in Manchester, Tennessee (2026)

5.5 per 100K · 4% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Manchester has a murder rate of 5.5 per 100K, which is 4% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 18,182 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Manchester, Tennessee is 5.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 4% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Manchester's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Manchester vs State and National Averages

Manchester
5.5
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Manchester

1 in 18,182

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Manchester in a given year, based on the rate of 5.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Manchester

B-
Violent Crime340.1/100K · 7% below avg
C+
Property Crime2052.3/100K · 12% above avg
C+
Assault274.1/100K · 2% above avg
B
Robbery31.9/100K · 50% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Alcoa
C+
6.5
Portland
C+
6.1
McMinnville
C+
6.9
Lewisburg
C+
6.3
Soddy-Daisy
C+
6.1
Elizabethton
C
8.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Manchester

How bad is murder in Manchester?
As of 2026, Manchester's murder rate of 5.5 per 100K is 4% below the national average. It ranks behind 49% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Manchester?
As of 2026, 5.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Manchester?
Crime in Manchester has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Manchester's murder compare to Tennessee?
Manchester performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 5.5 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Manchester?
Based on the rate of 5.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 18,182 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Manchester safe from murder?
Manchester is about average for murder. The rate of 5.5 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Manchester safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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