Crime Rate in Cleveland, Ohio (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Cleveland based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1561.1 per 100,000 residents, 335% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Cleveland is 30.1 per 100K, with 109 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 8.3% compared to the previous year.
- →Cleveland's violent crime rate is above the Ohio state average of 293.7/100K.
362,762
Population
1561.1
Violent Rate
30.1
Murder Rate
4426.3
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Cleveland decreased by -8.3% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Cleveland by type:
1.9%
Murder
9.0%
Rape
24.9%
Robbery
64.1%
Assault
How Cleveland Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 362,762 | 1561.1 | 30.1 | 4426.3 |
| 2023 | 358,146 | 1703.2 | 38.8 | 4812.6 |
| 2022 | 363,764 | 1613.7 | 39.9 | 4317.1 |
| 2021 | 379,313 | 1665.1 | 43.5 | 3751.5 |
| 2020 | 379,121 | 1656.7 | 42.2 | 4070.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Cleveland?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1561.1 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4426.3 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Cleveland safe?
Cleveland receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 99th percentile for safety.
How does Cleveland compare to the national average?
Cleveland's violent crime rate of 1561.1/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.