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Is Manitowoc, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 34,671 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Manitowoc is a smaller community of 34,671 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,547 per 100K.

Manitowoc Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricManitowocWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.0334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2020.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1547.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2021/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Manitowoc

Violent crime in Manitowoc is close to the national average. The rate of 333.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2020.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,547 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Manitowoc Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,547
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Manitowoc Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manitowoc
333.0
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Manitowoc
2020.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Manitowoc Safety

Is Manitowoc safe?
Not especially. Manitowoc earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Manitowoc?
235.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2020.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Manitowoc safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Manitowoc's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,547 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Manitowoc?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Manitowoc generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Manitowoc police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Manitowoc?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Manitowoc's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Manitowoc compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Manitowoc ranks behind about 78% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Manitowoc to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Manitowoc?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.4 per-thousand rate put Manitowoc below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Manitowoc?
333.0 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (83), 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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