Cleveland, Ohio, has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, several sports teams, and a rich history. Unfortunately, the city also has a crime problem, particularly when it comes to violence, despite some progress in that area. That makes home security systems in Cleveland a must.
With a total crime index of one — with 100 being the safest — Cleveland is safer than just 1% of U.S. cities, according to the latest Neighborhood Scout data, which includes information from multiple sources. With some 362,000 residents, here’s how the Ohio city looks crime-wise compared to some other U.S. municipalities of its size.
Violent Crime in Cleveland
The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime in Cleveland is one in 59. Of the 23,336 crimes reported in Cincinnati over the most recent 12-month period, 6,100 were violent, for a rate of 16.82 per 1,000 residents. The FBI defines violent crime as as being one of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, robbery, rape, and aggravated assault.
By comparison, Wichita, Kansas, has similar issues. The city has about 396,000 residents and a TCI of one. If you’re there, there’s a one in 88 chance you’ll experience violent crime. Of the 23,183 crimes reported. 4,476 were violent.
Then there is Arlington, Texas, with a population of about 398,000 and a total crime index of nine. The chances of being victimized by violent crime are one in 207. Of 12,272 crimes reported over 12 months, 1,928 were in the violent category.
But in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city with a population of more than 364,000 and a TCI of one, 4,958 of 23,614 were violent. There, you have a one in 73 chance of victimization. In Bakersfield, a California city with a population of about 413,000 residents and a crime index of four, your chances of falling victim to violent crime are one in 112. Of 17,710 total crimes, 3,680 were violent.
Tampa, Florida, with some 403,000 residents, is another city close in size to Cleveland. But it has a relatively high TCI of 18 and a comparably low chance of victimization by violence. Over a 12-month period, only 1,855 of 8,537 crimes were violent.
Property Crime in Cleveland
Then there is property crime, defined by the FBI as burglary, arson, motor vehicle theft, and larceny theft. In Cleveland, your chances of experiencing this type of crime are one in 21 — for a rate of 16.82 per 1,000 residents. There were 23,336 crimes logged over 12 months, 6,100 of which were property crimes — 3,203 of them burglaries.
Compare Cleveland’s data with that of Wichita, where you have a one in 21 chance of being victimized, for a rate of 47.23 per 1,000 residents. The city reported 18,707 property crimes over 12 months — 2,167 of them burglaries.
As for Arlington’s property crime picture, you have a one in 39 chance of victimization. Of all crimes in The American Dream City, 10,344 were in the property category. In New Orleans, residents have a one in 20 chance of being victimized by property crime. Of 18,656 property crimes there, 1,752 were burglaries.
In Bakersfield, meanwhile, there’s a one in 29 chance of experiencing a property crime. That’s a rate of 33.94 per 1,000 residents. Of the city’s 14,030 property crimes, 2,867 were burglaries. By contrast, there’s a one in 60 chance you’ll experience a property crime in Tampa, for a rate of 16.57 per 1,000 residents.
Cleveland’s Police Department
While understaffed, the Cleveland Police Department has some 1,137 officers who serve the city through five districts, rather than precincts. Each district has its own police station and serves specific Cleveland neighborhoods:
- First District: Includes neighborhoods such as Edgewater, Cudell, West Boulevard, Jefferson, Puritas-Longmead, Kamm’s Corners, and Hopkins/Riverside.
- Second District: Covers Ohio City, Tremont, Detroit Shoreway, Clark Fulton, Stockyards, Brooklyn Centre, and Old Brooklyn.
- Third District: Encompasses Downtown, Goodrich-Kirtland Park, Central, Industrial Valley, North Broadway, Hough, Fairfax, and University Circle.
- Fourth District: Includes Lee-Miles, Corlett, Mt. Pleasant, Union-Miles Park, South Broadway/Slavic Village, Kinsman, Woodland Hills, and Buckeye Shaker/Shaker Square.
- Fifth District: Covers St. Clair-Superior, Glenville, Forest Hills, North Collinwood, South Collinwood, and Euclid Green15.
How to Stay Safe
Monitored home security systems can help play a crucial role in preventing crime by working closely with local police like those in the Cleveland area. These systems work in tandem with law enforcement and first responders to lessen the chance of being the victim of a crime or emergency.
With a monitored security system, when an alarm is triggered, the security company’s monitoring center immediately assesses the situation and notifies law enforcement if necessary. By providing real-time information, such as the nature of the alarm and whether it’s a break-in or fire, first responders can respond more quickly and efficiently. The partnership between first responders and a monitored home security company helps enhance public safety and reduce response times.
In Summary
Compared to other cities with similar populations, incidences of violent crimes, in particular, are high in Cleveland. Meanwhile, in the U.S. as a whole, a residential break-in occurs every 26 seconds. Further, homes with no security system are 300% more likely to be burglarized wherever they are. Some 83% of would-be burglars search for the presence of an alarm system before attempting a break-in. That’s why monitored home security systems from Guardian Protection offer around-the-clock monitoring to give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re covered by professionals who work closely with first responders, every hour of the day.
