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Is East Cleveland, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,229 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,229, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. East Cleveland earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,440 per 100K.

East Cleveland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast ClevelandOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate384.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1909.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1440.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Cleveland

Violent crime in East Cleveland is close to the national average. The rate of 384.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1909.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,440 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Cleveland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary205
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,440
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How East Cleveland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Cleveland
384.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Cleveland
1909.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About East Cleveland Safety

Is East Cleveland safe?
Not especially. East Cleveland earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in East Cleveland?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 384.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1909.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Cleveland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Cleveland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,440 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Cleveland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Cleveland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Cleveland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Cleveland?
No. Crime in East Cleveland has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does East Cleveland compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. East Cleveland ranks behind about 78% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is East Cleveland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in East Cleveland?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put East Cleveland below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Cleveland?
384.8 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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