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Cleveland vs Toledo: 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 Toledo's 22.6 per 1,000, making Toledo 6% safer overall. Toledo earns a B- safety grade compared to Cleveland's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Cleveland

Ohio

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

Toledo

Ohio

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.6/1K
Percentile51%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricClevelandToledo
Overall Crime Rate24/1K22.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate403.5448.8
Property Crime Rate1998.81809.7
Murder Rate7.65.2
Assault Rate255.1371.0
Robbery Rate70.454.8
Burglary Rate261.0211.4
Theft Rate1235.31118.3
Vehicle Theft Rate442.8315.5

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 2 and Toledo is safer in 7.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Cleveland, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 44 in Toledo.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Cleveland, Ohio Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Toledo, Ohio Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleveland safer than Toledo?
As of 2026, Toledo is 6% safer overall, with a crime rate of 22.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Cleveland's 24. Toledo earns a B- safety grade vs Cleveland's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Cleveland or Toledo?
Toledo has more violent crime at 449 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 Toledo?
Cleveland has a crime rate of 24 per 1,000 (violent: 404/100K, property: 1999/100K). Toledo has 22.6 per 1,000 (violent: 449/100K, property: 1810/100K).
Should I move to Cleveland or Toledo?
From a safety perspective, Toledo has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Cleveland (pop. 363,608) and Toledo (pop. 263,423) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Toledo's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Cleveland and Toledo compare for property crime?
Toledo has lower property crime at 1810 per 100K vs Cleveland's 1999. 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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