Is Cleveland or Las Vegas Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Cleveland (Safety Score 19/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 3,227 for Cleveland — 5% lower. Cleveland has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Las Vegas Metro has a 69% lower rate.
Note: Las Vegas Metro is 168.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Cleveland — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | Las Vegas Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,226.8 | 3,052.7 | +174.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 383.7 | 430.0 | -46.3 |
| Murder Rate | 19.7 | 6.2 | +13.5 |
| Rape Rate | 19.7 | 51.6 | -31.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 39.4 | 64.8 | -25.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 305.0 | 307.2 | -2.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,843.1 | 2,622.7 | +220.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 186.9 | 461.5 | -274.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,390.6 | 1,564.5 | +826.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 265.6 | 596.7 | -331.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or Las Vegas Metro safer?
Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 3,227 for Cleveland — a 5% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 383.7 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Cleveland has lower violent crime.
About Cleveland, MS
Cleveland, Mississippi, a Delta city bisected by Highway 61, is home to Delta State University. Its downtown hosts the Grammy Museum Mississippi, celebrating the region's blues heritage. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 10,165, Cleveland has a total crime rate of 3,226.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Las Vegas Metro, NV
Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.