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Is East Cleveland safe? 🇺🇸
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East Cleveland 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 8 November 2026
61
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime56/100FairCrime index 49.2 / 100
Sentiment43/100CautionModerate risk
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health75Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-30T16:55:54Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-11-02T12:39:42.5763342-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Fair
Mugging & robbery risk
High risk
34
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
34 / 100 (Moderate risk)
34
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
17k residents
94
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
HighResidents report high worry about mugging and robbery, with violent crime seen as a significant local problem.
Pickpocketing
ModerateGeneral concern over crime suggests a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas, though specific hotspots are not detailed.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Caution
Traveller sentiment score
Moderate risk
43/100
Reported feel34Moderate risk
Robbery risk34High risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Travel risk calculators rate East Cleveland as a moderate risk, with residents reporting low feelings of safety when walking alone at night.
East Cleveland presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, requiring increased caution.
While official advisories for the US are generally low, East Cleveland itself faces significant crime challenges, with overall crime rates substantially above the national average. Travelers should be aware of the higher risk of violent and property crime, particularly in certain areas.
Recent developments
- Sep 2026East Cleveland ramps up security ahead of Shaw High School alumni reunion.— Cleveland.com
- Aug 2026East Cleveland mayor addresses police staffing concerns, stating the city remains safe despite officer shortages.— WKYC
- Feb 2025Suspect on the run after East Cleveland robbery turned to murder.— Cleveland 19 News
- Sep 2022One person killed and multiple injured in an overnight shooting in East Cleveland.— WKYC
Common scams
- Sophisticated fraudsters targeting Ohio residents with costly scams.
- Travel scams, including pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas and online scams.
Full briefing
East Cleveland presents a moderate safety risk, necessitating increased vigilance for travelers. While the broader U.S. has generally low official travel advisories, this specific city faces significant crime challenges, with overall crime rates reported as substantially above the national average. Travelers should be aware of the elevated risk of violent and property crime.
Recent reports indicate that East Cleveland is actively working to enhance public safety, with measures like increased security for events such as the Shaw High School alumni reunion in September 2026. However, concerns regarding police staffing have been voiced by the mayor, though the city maintains it remains safe. Incidents such as a robbery escalating to murder in February 2025 and a fatal shooting in September 2022 highlight ongoing safety concerns.
Residents express high levels of worry regarding mugging and robbery, and violent crime is considered a significant local issue. While specific pickpocketing hotspots are not detailed, the general crime environment suggests a moderate risk in busier areas. Travelers are advised to exercise caution, particularly after dark, and to remain aware of their surroundings. Avoiding areas with visible signs of crime or homelessness is also recommended.
Additionally, Ohio residents are facing increasingly sophisticated scams, and travelers should be wary of common travel scams, including pickpocketing in crowded tourist locations and online fraud. It is crucial to heed official government travel advisories, which recommend exercising increased caution.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 East Cleveland districts for visitors: 2 safer, 2 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the East Cleveland safety map.
East ClevelandavoidHigh crime rates, including violent crime, and reports of gunshots make this area generally unsafe.
Downtown ClevelandcautionWhile a modern urban core, petty crime and the presence of individuals experiencing homelessness can be concerns; stay alert.
Cleveland Heights (bordering East Cleveland)cautionReports of hearing gunshots from the direction of East Cleveland suggest a spillover effect, warranting caution.
Little ItalysaferKnown for its culinary scene and generally considered a safe and pleasant area.
TremontsaferA neighborhood with cultural attractions and a generally safe atmosphere for visitors.
07 · After Dark
Is East Cleveland safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Residents report high worry about mugging and robbery, with violent crime seen as a significant local problem.
After dark, be most careful around East Cleveland, Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland Heights (bordering East Cleveland). Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
East Cleveland safety FAQ (2026)
Is East Cleveland safe right now (2026)?
East Cleveland presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, requiring increased caution. While official advisories for the US are generally low, East Cleveland itself faces significant crime challenges, with overall crime rates substantially above the national average. Travelers should be aware of the higher risk of violent and property crime, particularly in certain areas. (Assessed 8 November 2026.)
Is East Cleveland safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this East Cleveland report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of East Cleveland should tourists avoid?
Field research flags East Cleveland as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in East Cleveland (2026)?
- Sophisticated fraudsters targeting Ohio residents with costly scams.
- Travel scams, including pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas and online scams.
How does East Cleveland compare with other places in United States (2026)?
East Cleveland ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 61/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this east-cleveland safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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