Mankato, MN has safety grade D, a population of about 42,685, an overall crime rate near 2,638 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Mankato, MN is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Mankato, MN for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Mankato, MN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 15.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (55.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The high crime volume of 1,126 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Mankato demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2739878, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count is 1,126 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 619 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most frequent subcategory (494 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (60 incidents), burglary/breaking & entering (36 incidents), motor vehicle theft (20 incidents), and stolen property offenses (9 incidents). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 384 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category includes 100 incidents, comprising fraud offenses (86 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (13 incidents), and arson (1 incident). Sex offenses account for 20 incidents, including kidnapping/abduction (6 incidents + 2 incidents) and sex offenses (12 incidents). Robbery is the least frequent category, with only 3 incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Mankato, MN.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Mankato, MN and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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