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The city of Cleveland, Ohio has been struggling with high levels of crime, particularly in the realm of violence. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Cleveland is at a staggering 72.5, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors alike are at a higher risk of being victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, property crime is also a major issue in Cleveland, with a rate of 74.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Cleveland have caused concern and efforts are being made to address the issue and improve the safety and security of the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Cleveland violent crime is 72.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Cleveland property crime is 74.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Cleveland, OH Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000119414121.6609.5448.852461469.52563.21213.3
20011340.416.1130.2688.15065558.71656.12696.81205.8
20021322.316.6128.6678499.15577.91682.22753.11142.6
20031323.515.6137.9676.14945566.917182739.31109.6
20041294.316.9112.5711.5453.45842.61756.62829.61256.4
20051398.223.8104.2815.7454.66220.11873.72864.61481.9
2006154716.698.3947.14856232.92131.42658.41443.2
20071464.920.585914.3445.16141.62057.32542.51541.8
20081428.823.597.6877.643057842099.92465.31218.8
20091395.52086.9828.2460.45621.12149.42532.6939.1
20101296.81980746.6451.15500.92312.92365.7822.2
20111366.418.689.1794.8463.96376.926962650.21030.7
20121383.821.392.2825.8444.46173.22473.52744.7955.1
20131477.714.1107.1896.8459.759532122.12770.91059.9
20141334.316.2124769.3424.85434.41787.72659.2987.5
20161630.935126.4771.66985316.31639.72589.41087.2
20171556.827.8129699.9700.149161518.92516.1881
20181449.622.4119.8460.7846.74411.61210.92428.6772.1
20191516.624.1125.4496.3870.84467.211292610.6727.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Brooklyn Heights, OH0.01,540.61,51242010
Linndale, OH1,123.67,303.417852012
Garfield Heights, OH382.03,158.528,62352014
East Cleveland, OH570.62,170.517,70462019
Cleveland Heights, OH215.41,578.344,41362019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Toledo, OH952.13,462.5291,066992019
Pittsburgh, PA578.83,016.1308,6091142018
Buffalo, NY990.73,245.4257,4461742019
Fort Wayne, IN361.62,760.9257,0091822019
Cincinnati, OH844.64,302.5309,1042202019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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I live in a suburb right outside of Cleveland. I fear Cleveland gets a bad wrap in many people eyes. Although many families moved to the area for steel and auto  More

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I relocated to Cleveland 8 months ago from south of Columbus, OH. Having spent a lot of time in Columbus and central Ohio, I wanted to change. So I spontaneously decided  More

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Lived in Cleveland for 10 years. Loved it. Of course it has its issues, but there are a lot of great things about this city, and the people that live there should  More

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