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Is Manvel, Texas Safe?

Population 20,699 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manvel has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 265 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,995 per 100K.

Manvel Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManvelTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2375.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1995.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2376/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manvel

Violent crime in Manvel is below the national average. The rate of 274.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2375.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,995 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manvel Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,995
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manvel Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manvel
274.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manvel
2375.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Manvel Safety

Is Manvel safe?
Not especially. Manvel earns a D with a crime rate of 265 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Manvel?
265 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2375.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manvel safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Manvel's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,995 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Manvel?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manvel generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manvel police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manvel?
No. Crime in Manvel has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Manvel compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Manvel ranks behind about 81% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Manvel to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Manvel?
Bad. A D grade and 265 per-thousand rate put Manvel below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 275 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Manvel?
274.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (53), 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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