Mankato, KS Crime Rates: Stats & Map

34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Mankato crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Mankato crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Mankato crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Mankato crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Mankato_{/100k people}	Kansas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,046 (estimate)	2,524	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.6	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	44.3	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	31.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	349.5	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	519 (estimate)	430	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	293.2	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,561.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	239.5	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,527 (estimate)	2,094	1,917

Mankato crime map

The Mankato crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mankato as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Mankato crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Mankato crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Mankato crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Mankato are 43% higher than the national average
In Mankato you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mankato is safer than 14% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mankato has decreased by 5%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mankato

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mankato is 1 in 193

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mankato is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mankato is 1 in 33

Year Over Year Crime In Mankato (per 100,000 people)

Mankato police department

Item	Mankato	Kansas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,262	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.5	3.3

Sex offenders in Kansas

State	Total offenders	Kansas_/100K	National_/100K
Kansas	9,632	349	266

There are a total of 9,632 sex offenders in Kansas. This yields a total of 349 sex offenders in Kansas per 100,000 residents which is 31% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jewell, KS	390	629	3,064	3,694
Webber, KS	18	632	3,078	3,710
Esbon, KS	61	666	3,246	3,912
Randall, KS	198	685	3,336	4,021
Burr Oak, KS	128	695	3,384	4,079
Mankato, KS	895	519	2,527	3,046

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Geary, OK	895	316	1,789	2,105
Buffalo, IN	895	286	1,331	1,617
Buras, LA	896	753	3,611	4,364
Courtland, AL	896	343	343	686
Hooper, NE	896	224	1,925	2,149
Mankato, KS	895	519	2,527	3,046

Source: The Mankato, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.