Is Cleveland or Denver Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Denver is safer than Cleveland (Safety Score 2/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 5,755 per 100,000 versus 5,987 for Cleveland — 4% lower. Cleveland has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Denver has a 67% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Cleveland, OH?
Cleveland — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,987.4 | 5,754.7 | +232.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,561.1 | 993.2 | +567.9 |
| Murder Rate | 30.1 | 9.8 | +20.2 |
| Rape Rate | 140.9 | 93.6 | +47.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 389.2 | 176.2 | +213.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,000.9 | 713.4 | +287.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,426.3 | 4,761.6 | -335.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 860.3 | 708.0 | +152.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,419.5 | 2,821.6 | -402.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,146.5 | 1,231.9 | -85.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or Denver safer?
Denver is safer with a total crime rate of 5,755 per 100K vs 5,987 for Cleveland — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,561.1 per 100K while Denver has 993.2. Denver has lower violent crime.
About Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, a city on Lake Erie, boasts a rich industrial past and is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Its diverse population reflects a blend of historic European immigrant communities and growing newer populations. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 362,762, Cleveland has a total crime rate of 5,987.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Denver, CO
Denver, the "Mile High City," sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, a hub of Western expansion since its 1858 founding during the Gold Rush. This rapidly growing city is home to a diverse population of over 700,000 residents. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 722,031, Denver has a total crime rate of 5,754.7 per 100,000 residents.