{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/east-cleveland","updatedAt":"2026-11-08T06:16:01.026Z","place":{"city":"East Cleveland","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":41.53311,"lon":-81.57901},"safety":{"score":61,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":58,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":43,"label":"Moderate risk","summary":"Travel risk calculators rate East Cleveland as a moderate risk, with residents reporting low feelings of safety when walking alone at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":34,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":85,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":34,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":34,"display":"34 / 100 (Moderate risk)","year":null,"score":34,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"East Cleveland presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, requiring increased caution.","summary":"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.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Residents report high worry about mugging and robbery, with violent crime seen as a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"General concern over crime suggests a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas, though specific hotspots are not detailed."},"safeAreas":["Little Italy","Tremont"],"avoidAreas":["East Cleveland: High crime rates, including violent crime and property crime, are significantly above the national average. Reports of gunshots are common.","Areas bordering East Cleveland: Due to potential spillover effects from higher crime areas."],"scams":["Sophisticated fraudsters targeting Ohio residents with costly scams.","Travel scams, including pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas and online scams."],"zones":[{"name":"East Cleveland","level":"avoid","note":"High crime rates, including violent crime, and reports of gunshots make this area generally unsafe."},{"name":"Downtown Cleveland","level":"caution","note":"While a modern urban core, petty crime and the presence of individuals experiencing homelessness can be concerns; stay alert."},{"name":"Cleveland Heights (bordering East Cleveland)","level":"caution","note":"Reports of hearing gunshots from the direction of East Cleveland suggest a spillover effect, warranting caution."},{"name":"Little Italy","level":"safe","note":"Known for its culinary scene and generally considered a safe and pleasant area."},{"name":"Tremont","level":"safe","note":"A neighborhood with cultural attractions and a generally safe atmosphere for visitors."}]}}