Is Cleveland, OH Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Cleveland, Ohio reported 290.59 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 6.02 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 242.35 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,068 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cleveland, Ohio reported 944.16 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.89 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 751.16 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,470 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cleveland, Ohio reported 943.07 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.11 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 713.51 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,466 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cleveland, Ohio reported 767.57 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.08 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 579.42 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,821 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cleveland, Ohio reported 2,298.36 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.08 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,191.39 per 100,000 above that reference, with 8,447 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Cleveland, OH has an adjusted safety score of 8.88 out of 100. It ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Ohio workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1068 | 290.59 | 48.24 |
6.02× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 3466 | 943.07 | 229.56 |
4.11× national |
| Burglary | 2821 | 767.57 | 188.15 |
4.08× national |
| Larceny-theft | 8447 | 2298.36 | 1106.97 |
2.08× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3470 | 944.16 | 193.0 |
4.89× national |
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What drives Cleveland's safety score?
Cleveland ranks in the bottom quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 367,523 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 16.98, while Property Security is lowest at 5.97. The 11.01-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 290.59 per 100,000 (6.02× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 2298.36 per 100,000 (2.08× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Cleveland, Ohio recorded 8,447 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 43.8% of the 19,272 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,068 robbery reports (5.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Cleveland, Ohio recorded 3,470 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 18.0% of the 19,272 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,068 robbery reports (5.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Cleveland, Ohio recorded 3,466 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 18.0% of the 19,272 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,068 robbery reports (5.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Cleveland, Ohio uses a reporting population of 367,523 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Cleveland, Ohio has an adjusted score of 8.88 points out of 100 versus 35.44 in Columbus, Ohio, a difference of 26.56 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Cleveland ranks 6 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Cleveland, Ohio has an adjusted score of 8.88 points out of 100 versus 27.94 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a difference of 19.06 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Cleveland ranks 6 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland safe compared to other places in Ohio?
Cleveland is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 8.88 out of 100 and ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio.
What is the crime rate in Cleveland?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Cleveland's safety rating?
Cleveland's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 8.88 out of 100, which ranks #6 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Cleveland?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Cleveland?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.