Is Manteca or Pflugerville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pflugerville is safer than Manteca (Safety Score 46/100 vs 46/100), with a total crime rate of 1,809 per 100,000 versus 1,816 for Manteca — 0% lower. Manteca has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Pflugerville has a 54% lower rate.
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Manteca, CA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Manteca | Pflugerville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,816.4 | 1,808.6 | +7.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 347.5 | 194.7 | +152.8 |
| Murder Rate | 1.1 | 1.5 | -0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 42.8 | 52.1 | -9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.7 | 33.7 | +39.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 230.9 | 107.3 | +123.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,468.9 | 1,614.0 | -145.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 196.7 | 125.7 | +71.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,034.9 | 1,310.5 | -275.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 237.3 | 177.8 | +59.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manteca or Pflugerville safer?
Pflugerville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,809 per 100K vs 1,816 for Manteca — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Manteca has a violent crime rate of 347.5 per 100K while Pflugerville has 194.7. Pflugerville has lower violent crime.
About Manteca, CA
Manteca, "The Family City," is a Central Valley city in San Joaquin County. Founded in 1861 as a railroad town, its population has grown to over 80,000 residents. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 93,538, Manteca has a total crime rate of 1,816.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Pflugerville, TX
Pflugerville, named for its founder, a German immigrant, is a growing suburb northeast of Austin. This Travis County city has experienced rapid population growth, expanding from a small farming community to a diverse residential area. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 65,243, Pflugerville has a total crime rate of 1,808.6 per 100,000 residents.