Crime Safety Grade

D-

Cleveland, OH Crime Rate

Higher crime than 82% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 39+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Cleveland Safe?

With an overall crime index of 139, Cleveland has a 39% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 200. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Onaway earning an A+ grade while Central rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Cleveland
139
Ohio Avg
97
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
139
39% above average
Violent Crime
125
25% above average
Property Crime
137
37% above average
Safe Areas
51%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Cleveland

1 in 200

Property crime: 1 in 182

Where Is It Safe in Cleveland?

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Cleveland Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 41% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 14% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 132 ▲ 32%
Assault Violent 128 ▲ 28%
Robbery Violent 114 ▲ 14%
Burglary Property 131 ▲ 31%
Larceny / Theft Property 139 ▲ 39%
Vehicle Theft Property 141 ▲ 41%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Cleveland Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Onaway A+ 27
2 Malvern A+ 33
3 Kamm's Corners A 113
4 Boulevard A- 71
5 Jefferson A- 121
6 Old Brooklyn A- 142
7 Bellaire-Puritas A- 124
8 Hopkins B+ 113
9 Moreland B+ 110
10 Ludlow B+ 108
11 West Boulevard B+ 134
12 Lee-Harvard B+ 74
13 Stockyards B+ 130
14 Brooklyn Center B+ 133
15 Clark-Fulton B 139
16 Edgewater B- 179
17 University B- 120
18 Cudell B- 145
19 Tremont B- 170
20 Broadway-Slavic Village B- 161
21 Detroit Shoreway C+ 162
22 Union-Miles C+ 142
23 Ohio City C 177
24 Lee-Seville C 133
25 Cuyahoga Valley C 151
26 North Shore Colinwood C 149
27 Collinwood Nottingham C 157
28 Downtown C- 164
29 Glenville C- 154
30 St. Clair-Superior C- 163
31 Euclid-Green C- 148
32 Mount Pleasant D+ 161
33 Buckeye-Shaker Square D+ 161
34 Goodrich-Kirtland Park D+ 178
35 Buckeye-Woodhill D+ 173
36 Fairfax D- 176
37 Kinsman D- 174
38 Hough F+ 178
39 Central F 188

Cleveland Crime by Zip Code

44126
A+ Index: 76
44134
A+ Index: 84
44129
A Index: 88
44130
A Index: 76
44124
A Index: 65
44118
A Index: 61
44144
A Index: 99
44121
A- Index: 64
44125
A- Index: 91
44143
A- Index: 55
44111
A- Index: 123
44135
A- Index: 122
44109
B+ Index: 144
44119
B Index: 120
44120
B Index: 128
44128
B Index: 102
44102
B- Index: 147
44106
B- Index: 133
44105
B- Index: 150
44112
C+ Index: 156
44108
C+ Index: 154
44127
C Index: 169
44113
C Index: 177
44110
C Index: 162
44114
C- Index: 159
44103
D+ Index: 171
44115
D Index: 176
44104
D- Index: 177

Cleveland Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,742,440
Median Income
$31,838
Home Value
$73,012
Median Rent
$735
Home Ownership
42%

Racial Demographics

White
49.2%
Black
39.9%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Cleveland?
Cleveland has an overall crime index of 139, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 51% of neighborhoods in Cleveland are rated A or B for safety.
Is Cleveland safe to live in?
Cleveland has a crime safety grade of D-. Very high crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cleveland?
The safest neighborhoods in Cleveland based on crime data include Onaway, Malvern, Kamm's Corners, Boulevard, and Jefferson. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Cleveland crime compare to the national average?
Cleveland's overall crime index is 139 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 39% higher than the typical US city.

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