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Manchester, CT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Manchester Police Department serves the city of Manchester, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,873 violent crimes and 7,533 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.4 per 100k residents, which is 33.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 220.5 per 100k, 34.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 22 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate141.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,873 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate220.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,533 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate175.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate35.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents735 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime141.4D4873106.2+33.1%
Property Crime220.5D7533163.6+34.8%
Rape5.0D863.5+42.8%
Aggravated Assault6.7A21722.3-69.8%
Burglary10.1A58124.0-58.0%
Larceny175.1D6199116.4+50.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft35.4D73522.2+59.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 22 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Bisexual 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 5
Anti-Other Religion 2
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 2
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 6
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
South Windsor 4 miles
A 11.2
B 138.3
Violent: 92.1% lower
Property: 37.3% lower
Vernon 5 miles
A 6.5
A 16.2
Violent: 95.4% lower
Property: 92.6% lower
East Hartford 5 miles
A 65.2
C 193.6
Violent: 53.9% lower
Property: 12.2% lower
Windsor 9 miles
A 30.5
C 159.5
Violent: 78.4% lower
Property: 27.7% lower
Wethersfield 9 miles
A 44.3
B 118.2
Violent: 68.7% lower
Property: 46.4% lower