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Cincinnati vs Cleveland: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Cincinnati has a crime rate of 26.4 per 1,000 residents vs Cleveland's 24 per 1,000, making Cleveland 9% safer overall. Cleveland earns a C+ safety grade compared to Cincinnati's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Cincinnati

Ohio

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate26.4/1K
Percentile41%
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Cleveland

Ohio

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate24/1K
Percentile47%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricCincinnatiCleveland
Overall Crime Rate26.4/1K24/1K
Violent Crime Rate485.4403.5
Property Crime Rate2151.81998.8
Murder Rate7.67.6
Assault Rate310.9255.1
Robbery Rate106.770.4
Burglary Rate404.4261.0
Theft Rate1643.71235.3
Vehicle Theft Rate542.0442.8

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Cincinnati is safer in 0 and Cleveland is safer in 8, with 1 tied.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Cincinnati, you have a 1 in 38 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Cleveland.

Full Safety Reports

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Cincinnati, Ohio Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Cleveland, Ohio Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Cincinnati vs Cleveland

Cincinnati Climate Overview

Annual High64.2°F
Annual Low46.2°F
Annual Rain40.5"
Annual Snow18.0"
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthSeptember
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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Cleveland Climate Overview

Annual High59.3°F
Annual Low43.8°F
Annual Rain36.8"
Annual Snow41.5"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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Monthly Temperature Comparison

CincinnatiClevelandHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cincinnati is 4°F warmer in summer than Cleveland, but winter temperatures are comparable. Cleveland gets significantly more snow (42" vs 18"). Cincinnati has more comfortable weather months (7 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cincinnati safer than Cleveland?
As of 2026, Cleveland is 9% safer overall, with a crime rate of 24 per 1,000 residents compared to Cincinnati's 26.4. Cleveland earns a C+ safety grade vs Cincinnati's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Cincinnati or Cleveland?
Cincinnati has more violent crime at 485 per 100,000 residents. Cleveland is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Cincinnati vs Cleveland?
Cincinnati has a crime rate of 26.4 per 1,000 (violent: 485/100K, property: 2152/100K). Cleveland has 24 per 1,000 (violent: 404/100K, property: 1999/100K).
Should I move to Cincinnati or Cleveland?
From a safety perspective, Cleveland has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Cincinnati (pop. 314,367) and Cleveland (pop. 363,608) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Cleveland's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Cincinnati and Cleveland compare for property crime?
Cleveland has lower property crime at 1999 per 100K vs Cincinnati's 2152. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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