Is Cleveland Heights or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Cleveland Heights is safer than Oregon City (Safety Score 55/100 vs 55/100), with a total crime rate of 1,551 per 100,000 versus 1,556 for Oregon City — 0% lower. Cleveland Heights has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Cleveland Heights — 5-Year Trend
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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Cleveland Heights, OH
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland Heights | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,550.6 | 1,555.9 | -5.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 250.8 | 231.1 | +19.7 |
| Murder Rate | 6.8 | 0.0 | +6.8 |
| Rape Rate | 38.8 | 48.4 | -9.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 47.9 | 16.1 | +31.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 157.3 | 166.6 | -9.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,299.8 | 1,324.8 | -25.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 166.5 | 115.6 | +50.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 754.8 | 1,080.3 | -325.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 378.5 | 129.0 | +249.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland Heights or Oregon City safer?
Cleveland Heights is safer with a total crime rate of 1,551 per 100K vs 1,556 for Oregon City — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland Heights has a violent crime rate of 250.8 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Oregon City has lower violent crime.
About Cleveland Heights, OH
Cleveland Heights, a first-ring suburb east of Cleveland, boasts diverse housing stock and a vibrant arts scene, including the storied Cain Park. Over 46,000 residents call this hilly, tree-lined community home. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 43,853, Cleveland Heights has a total crime rate of 1,550.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Oregon City, OR
Oregon City, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Once the capital of the Oregon Territory, its population is around 38,000. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 37,213, Oregon City has a total crime rate of 1,555.9 per 100,000 residents.