Is Cleveland or Springfield Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Springfield is safer than Cleveland (Safety Score 2/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 5,887 per 100,000 versus 5,987 for Cleveland — 2% lower. Cleveland has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Springfield has a 77% lower rate.
Note: Cleveland is 6.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Cleveland, OH?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,987.4 | 5,886.6 | +100.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,561.1 | 1,371.1 | +190.0 |
| Murder Rate | 30.1 | 6.9 | +23.1 |
| Rape Rate | 140.9 | 74.3 | +66.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 389.2 | 238.3 | +150.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,000.9 | 1,051.6 | -50.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,426.3 | 4,515.6 | -89.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 860.3 | 894.5 | -34.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,419.5 | 2,833.7 | -414.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,146.5 | 787.4 | +359.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or Springfield safer?
Springfield is safer with a total crime rate of 5,887 per 100K vs 5,987 for Cleveland — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,561.1 per 100K while Springfield has 1,371.1. Springfield 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 Springfield, OH
Springfield, Ohio, a city in Clark County, boasts a rich industrial past, once home to the Champion Reaper. Situated along the Mad River, its population reflects a diverse mix of working-class families and college students from Wittenberg University. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 57,911, Springfield has a total crime rate of 5,886.6 per 100,000 residents.