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Violent Crime in Manchester, Tennessee (2026)

340.1 per 100K · 7% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Manchester has a violent crime rate of 340.1 per 100K, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 294 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Manchester, Tennessee is 340.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That puts Manchester's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Manchester vs State and National Averages

Manchester
340.1
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Manchester

1 in 294

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Manchester in a given year, based on the rate of 340.1 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Manchester

C+
Property Crime2052.3/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Murder5.5/100K · 4% below avg
C+
Assault274.1/100K · 2% above avg
B
Robbery31.9/100K · 50% below avg
B-
Burglary265.1/100K · 2% below avg
B-
Theft1384.6/100K · 1% below avg
C
Vehicle Theft442.1/100K · 39% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Alcoa
B-
330.4
Portland
C+
406.3
McMinnville
C+
399.2
Lewisburg
C+
359.2
Soddy-Daisy
C+
446.7
Elizabethton
C+
432.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Manchester

How bad is violent crime in Manchester?
As of 2026, Manchester's violent crime rate of 340.1 per 100K is 7% below the national average. It ranks behind 49% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Manchester?
As of 2026, 340.1 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Manchester?
Crime in Manchester has trended upward recently, though specific violent crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Manchester's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Manchester performs better than most Tennessee cities on violent crime. Its rate of 340.1 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Manchester?
Based on the rate of 340.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 294 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Manchester safe from violent crime?
Manchester is about average for violent crime. The rate of 340.1 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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