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Is Mansfield, Texas Safe?

Population 84,444 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Mansfield means there's room for concern. The 240 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,719 per 100K.

Mansfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMansfieldTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2115.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1719.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2116/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mansfield

Violent crime in Mansfield is below the national average. The rate of 284.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2115.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,719 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mansfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,719
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mansfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mansfield
284.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mansfield
2115.5
State
2077.3
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 240 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?
240 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2115.5 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 (1,719 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?
Crime rates have held steady in Mansfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Mansfield compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Mansfield ranks behind about 81% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x 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. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mansfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 240 per-thousand rate put Mansfield below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mansfield?
284.6 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) 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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