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Cleveland vs Cincinnati: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Cleveland has a crime rate of 24 per 1,000 residents vs Cincinnati's 26.4 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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Cleveland

Ohio

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

Ohio

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricClevelandCincinnati
Overall Crime Rate24/1K26.4/1K
Violent Crime Rate403.5485.4
Property Crime Rate1998.82151.8
Murder Rate7.67.6
Assault Rate255.1310.9
Robbery Rate70.4106.7
Burglary Rate261.0404.4
Theft Rate1235.31643.7
Vehicle Theft Rate442.8542.0

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, Cleveland is safer in 8 and Cincinnati is safer in 0, with 1 tied.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

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

Weather Comparison: Cleveland vs Cincinnati

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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FreezingColdComfortableWarm

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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Monthly Temperature Comparison

ClevelandCincinnatiHigh/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 Cleveland safer than Cincinnati?
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, Cleveland or Cincinnati?
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 Cleveland vs Cincinnati?
Cleveland has a crime rate of 24 per 1,000 (violent: 404/100K, property: 1999/100K). Cincinnati has 26.4 per 1,000 (violent: 485/100K, property: 2152/100K).
Should I move to Cleveland or Cincinnati?
From a safety perspective, Cleveland has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Cleveland (pop. 363,608) and Cincinnati (pop. 314,367) 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 Cleveland and Cincinnati 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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