Is Cleveland or Tacoma Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Cleveland is safer than Tacoma (Safety Score 2/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 5,987 per 100,000 versus 6,667 for Tacoma — 10% lower. Cleveland has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tacoma has a 67% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Cleveland, OH?
Cleveland — 5-Year Trend
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Tacoma — 5-Year Trend
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Cleveland, OH
Tacoma, WA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,987.4 | 6,666.7 | -679.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,561.1 | 1,063.0 | +498.0 |
| Murder Rate | 30.1 | 9.8 | +20.2 |
| Rape Rate | 140.9 | 67.9 | +73.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 389.2 | 184.4 | +204.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,000.9 | 801.0 | +200.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,426.3 | 5,603.6 | -1,177.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 860.3 | 669.7 | +190.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,419.5 | 3,521.3 | -1,101.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,146.5 | 1,412.6 | -266.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or Tacoma safer?
Cleveland is safer with a total crime rate of 5,987 per 100K vs 6,667 for Tacoma — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,561.1 per 100K while Tacoma has 1,063.0. Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, nestled on Commencement Bay, boasts a rich industrial past, once a major port for timber and rail. Today, this diverse city, home to over 200,000 residents, features a vibrant arts scene and stunning views of Mount Rainier. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 223,980, Tacoma has a total crime rate of 6,666.7 per 100,000 residents.