B+
41%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
40%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
42%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCleveland Heights/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime601n/a (estimate)1,3632,0762,324
Murder1n/a2.36.16.3
Rape15n/a34.048.440.0
Robbery32n/a72.653.166.1
Assault50n/a113.4185.9268.2
Violent crime98n/a (estimate)222294370
Burglary68n/a154.2255.3269.8
Theft353n/a800.41,292.91,401.9
Vehicle theft82n/a185.9234.5282.7
Property crime503n/a (estimate)1,1401,7831,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Cleveland Heights, OH

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Cleveland Heights is 41.4% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Cleveland Heights, there were 98 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 222 per 100,000 individuals, 39.9% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 503 property crimes, amounting to 1140 per 100,000 residents, 41.7% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Cleveland Heights?

AreaVibes surveyed 46 local residents in Cleveland Heights to gauge the safety of the area. Based on the results, 59% of people answered that there was very little crime in Cleveland Heights and that they felt very comfortable walking alone at night. Another 41% of people responded that there was far too much crime and they would be hesitant to walk the streets alone at night. Keep in mind that the opinions of residents may vary depending on which area they live in.

Is Cleveland Heights a Safe Place to Live?

Is Cleveland Heights a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Cleveland Heights has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 41%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.65 daily incidents, encompassing 0.27 violent crimes and 1.38 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Cleveland Heights as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Cleveland Heights Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Cleveland Heights has decreased by 7%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Cleveland Heights, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 20.3%, while property crime has decreased by 3.8%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Cleveland Heights is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Cleveland Heights

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Cleveland Heights crime rate. The poverty level in Cleveland Heights is 18%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Cleveland Heights, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Rising cost of living expenses, including increased housing costs, grocery, utility and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards crime, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Cleveland Heights, the cost of living is 8.74% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Cleveland Heights crime map



The Cleveland Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cleveland Heights as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Cleveland Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cleveland Heights crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Cleveland Heights crime rates are 41% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Cleveland Heights are 40% lower than the national average
      • In Cleveland Heights you have a 1 in 74 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Cleveland Heights is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Cleveland Heights has decreased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Cleveland Heights (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Cleveland Heights for every 100,000 residents. The Cleveland Heights total amount of daily crime is 1.52 times less than the Ohio average and 1.71 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Cleveland Heights, is 1.32 times less than the Ohio average, and it is 1.66 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Cleveland Heights has a daily crime average that is 1.56 times less than the Ohio average and 1.71 times less than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Cleveland Heights (higher is better)

        How safe is Cleveland Heights, Ohio compared to other cities in Ohio and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Cleveland Heights is safer than 38% of the cities in Ohio and 52% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Ohio and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Cleveland Heights. Overall, Cleveland Heights is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cleveland Heights

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cleveland Heights is 1 in 451
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cleveland Heights is 1 in 88
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Cleveland Heights is 1 in 74
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Cleveland Heights, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 451. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 88 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Cleveland Heights is 1 in 74.

        Year Over Year Crime In Cleveland Heights (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether Cleveland Heights is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Cleveland Heights violent crime rates have decreased by 21%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 5% year over year. Total crimes for Cleveland Heights has decreased by 8% in the same time frame.

        Cleveland Heights police department

        Item Cleveland Heights Ohio National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)12117,044558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.62.73.3
        There are a total of 121 Cleveland Heights police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2% less than the Ohio average and 18.7% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Ohio

        State Total offenders Ohio /100K National /100K
        Ohio17,872156266
        There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Kirtland, OH6,80105858
        Gates Mills, OH2,14209090
        Broadview Heights, OH19,19510144154
        Valley View, OH2,07543259302
        Willowick, OH14,10350269319
        Glenwillow, OH93350303352
        Brecksville, OH13,52130356386
        Cleveland Heights, OH44,1762221,1401,363

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Brea, CA44,1821913,2403,432
        North Lauderdale, FL44,1893822,3092,691
        Sayreville, NJ44,243879561,043
        Ashburn, VA44,090101733834
        Hackensack, NJ44,2662072,4162,623
        Cleveland Heights, OH44,1762221,1401,363
        Source: The Cleveland Heights, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.