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Is Cleveland, OH safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 93 Cleveland neighborhoods we score (average 58/100), 31 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 62 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Cleveland
- 1Kamm's Corners· ClevelandSituated on Cleveland's far west side, Kamm's Corners is a leafy, tight-knit neighborhood famous for its Irish heritage, neighborhood pubs, and…80Go
- 2Little Italy (Cleveland)· ClevelandCentered around Mayfield and Murray Hill roads, Little Italy is a historic enclave packed with multi-generational Italian bakeries, trattorias, and…78Go, stay aware
- 3University Circle· ClevelandUniversity Circle is Cleveland's cultural and medical epicenter, housing world-class institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art, Case Western…76Go, stay aware
- 4South Hills (Cleveland)· ClevelandTucked away at the southern edge of Cleveland near Parma, South Hills is a quiet, leafy neighborhood characterized by well-kept brick bungalows and…75Go, stay aware
- 5West Park (Cleveland)· ClevelandLocated on Cleveland's far west side, West Park encompasses welcoming enclaves like Kamm's Corners and Riverside, known for their strong Irish…75Go, stay aware
All Cleveland neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 1 area
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
Go, stay aware — 30 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Little Italy (Cleveland)· ClevelandCentered around Mayfield and Murray Hill roads, Little Italy is a historic enclave packed with multi-generational Italian bakeries, trattorias, and…78Go, stay aware
- University Circle· ClevelandUniversity Circle is Cleveland's cultural and medical epicenter, housing world-class institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art, Case Western…76Go, stay aware
- South Hills (Cleveland)· ClevelandTucked away at the southern edge of Cleveland near Parma, South Hills is a quiet, leafy neighborhood characterized by well-kept brick bungalows and…75Go, stay aware
- West Park (Cleveland)· ClevelandLocated on Cleveland's far west side, West Park encompasses welcoming enclaves like Kamm's Corners and Riverside, known for their strong Irish…75Go, stay aware
- Whiskey Island· ClevelandWhiskey Island is a peninsula situated where the Cuyahoga River meets Lake Erie, featuring Wendy Park, public boat ramps, a marina, and scenic…75Go, stay aware
- Uptown (Cleveland)· ClevelandUptown is the dynamic commercial and residential core of Cleveland's University Circle district along Euclid Avenue. It combines contemporary…74Go, stay aware
- Battery Park (Cleveland)· ClevelandBuilt on the former industrial site of the Eveready Battery Company, Battery Park is an upscale lakeside enclave within the larger Detroit-Shoreway…74Go, stay aware
- Duck Island· ClevelandDuck Island is a compact, scenic enclave characterized by modern luxury townhomes, craft breweries, and dramatic views of downtown Cleveland. Its…74Go, stay aware
- Edgewater (Cleveland)· ClevelandSituated along the shores of Lake Erie on Cleveland's West Side, Edgewater offers a blend of historic mansions, mid-rise apartment buildings, and…72Go, stay aware
- Hopkins (Cleveland)· ClevelandHopkins is a specialized commercial and transportation district situated on Cleveland's southwestern perimeter, anchored by the international airport…72Go, stay aware
- Edgewater Parke· ClevelandSituated along Lake Erie on Cleveland's West Side, Edgewater is defined by its massive lakefront park, historic mansions along Lake Avenue, and…72Go, stay aware
- Magnolia-Wade Park· ClevelandMagnolia-Wade Park is an elegant, historic district known for century-old Gilded Age mansions, mature tree canopies, and immediate proximity to Wade…72Go, stay aware
- Hingetown· ClevelandHingetown is a revitalized enclave nestled within Cleveland's greater Ohio City neighborhood on the Near West Side. Centered around West 29th Street…71Go, stay aware
- Ludlow· ClevelandLudlow is best known for its historic role in racial integration in the 1950s and features stately early-20th-century brick colonials along peaceful…71Go, stay aware
- The Avenue District· ClevelandThe Avenue District is a contemporary downtown residential and business neighborhood located primarily along East 12th Street between Superior and…71Go, stay aware
- Playhouse Square· ClevelandPlayhouse Square is the largest performing arts center in the United States outside of New York City, centered along Euclid Avenue. The district is…71Go, stay aware
- Tremont (Cleveland)· ClevelandTremont is a historic, charming neighborhood known for its dense collection of Victorian homes, independent art galleries, and acclaimed restaurants…70Go, stay aware
- South Tremont· ClevelandSouth Tremont represents the quieter, more residential southern district of Cleveland's historic Tremont neighborhood. The area features a mix of…70Go, stay aware
- Columbus Peninsula· ClevelandColumbus Peninsula is a distinct bend along the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland that has transformed from heavy industry into a hub for rowing, climbing…70Go, stay aware
- Lincoln Heights (Cleveland)· ClevelandLincoln Heights is a charming sub-neighborhood of Tremont defined by Victorian architecture, historic churches, and the green centerpiece of Lincoln…70Go, stay aware
- Gateway District· ClevelandThe Gateway District serves as Cleveland's premier sports and entertainment core, home to Progressive Field, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and the…70Go, stay aware
- Flats West Bank· ClevelandFlats West Bank is a historic industrial riverfront turned entertainment district positioned along the Cuyahoga River. It features major concert…70Go, stay aware
- Industrial Valley· ClevelandIndustrial Valley is a heavy manufacturing and logistics district defined by active steel works, rail lines, and the winding Cuyahoga River. While…70Go, stay aware
- Colonial Heights (Cleveland)· ClevelandColonial Heights is a predominantly residential enclave situated within the broader Old Brooklyn neighborhood on Cleveland's southwest side…68Go, stay aware
- Old Brooklyn· ClevelandOld Brooklyn is a sprawling, historically rooted neighborhood on Cleveland's southwest side known for its tree-lined residential streets, mid-century…67Go, stay aware
- Larchmere· ClevelandLarchmere is a historic, tree-lined neighborhood spanning a one-mile strip known for independent boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and diverse…67Go, stay aware
- Ohio City· ClevelandLocated just west of the Cuyahoga River across from Downtown Cleveland, Ohio City is a dynamic historic district known for its celebrated public…66Go, stay aware
- Tremont West· ClevelandTremont West is a historic, arts-oriented Cleveland neighborhood characterized by Victorian architecture, pocket parks, and an acclaimed dining…66Go, stay aware
- Lee-Seville· ClevelandLocated on the outer southeastern border of Cleveland, Lee-Seville has a low-density, almost suburban aesthetic defined by post-war ranch homes and…66Go, stay aware
- Mill Creek (Cleveland)· ClevelandMill Creek is a master-planned residential community built in the late 1990s and early 2000s in Southeast Cleveland, characterized by newer…65Go, stay aware
Caution — 46 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Jefferson· ClevelandJefferson is a diverse, blue-collar West Side neighborhood characterized by early-20th-century single-family homes, modest duplexes, and active…64Caution
- Four Points· ClevelandFour Points is a quiet, predominantly residential pocket situated within the Bellaire-Puritas community on Cleveland's West Side. It features a mix…64Caution
- Gordon Square· ClevelandGordon Square Arts District is the cultural anchor of Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, known for historic architecture, independent…64Caution
- Campus District· ClevelandCleveland's Campus District sits just east of downtown and is defined by Cleveland State University, medical institutions, and student housing. It…64Caution
- Downtown Cleveland· ClevelandDowntown Cleveland serves as the urban, cultural, and sports core of Northeast Ohio, anchored by Public Square, the Gateway sports complex, and…64Caution
- Belvoir Village· ClevelandBelvoir Village is a small, primarily residential neighborhood nestled near the boundaries of Cleveland, South Euclid, and Cleveland Heights. It…64Caution
- Little Arabia· ClevelandLittle Arabia is a vibrant cultural enclave centered along Lorain Avenue spanning parts of the Cudell and West Park neighborhoods. The corridor…63Caution
- Superior Arts District· ClevelandSituated immediately east of Downtown Cleveland, the Superior Arts District is a former garment manufacturing corridor defined by handsome brick loft…63Caution
- Manhattan Beach· ClevelandManhattan Beach is an intimate, residential enclave along the Lake Erie shoreline within Cleveland's North Collinwood community. Characterized by…62Caution
- Detroit-Shoreway· ClevelandDetroit-Shoreway is an eclectic, evolving lakeside neighborhood on Cleveland's West Side anchored by the Gordon Square Arts District. It blends…62Caution
- Shore Acres (Cleveland)· ClevelandShore Acres is a quiet, working-class residential enclave situated on Cleveland's northeast lakefront in the North Collinwood area. Characterized by…61Caution
- Euclid-Green· ClevelandEuclid-Green sits on Cleveland's far eastern boundary adjacent to the inner-ring suburbs of Euclid and South Euclid. Characterized by mid-century…61Caution
- Asiatown· ClevelandAsiatown is Cleveland's hub for East and Southeast Asian culture, dining, and specialty retail, centered primarily along Superior and Payne Avenues…61Caution
- Villa Beach Club· ClevelandVilla Beach is a quaint, historic lakefront enclave located in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood along the shoreline of Lake Erie…60Caution
- Beachland· ClevelandBeachland, part of the greater North Collinwood community on Cleveland's northeast lakefront, is known for its vibrant Waterloo Arts District, indie…60Caution
- Waterloo Arts District· ClevelandThe Waterloo Arts District in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood is a concentrated strip of independent art galleries, live music spots…60Caution
- Bellaire-Puritas· ClevelandBellaire-Puritas is a sprawling, diverse West Side Cleveland neighborhood characterized by mid-century bungalows, industrial edges, and neighborhood…60Caution
- Westside Little Italy· ClevelandWest Side Little Italy refers to the historic Italian enclave along Fulton Road in Cleveland's Clark-Fulton neighborhood. Known for enduring culinary…60Caution
- EcoVillage· ClevelandEcoVillage is a pioneering sustainable urban pocket located within Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway and Cudell neighborhoods centered around the West…60Caution
- Shaker Square· ClevelandShaker Square is a historic Georgian Revival commercial square established in the 1920s that bridges the city of Cleveland with the inner-ring suburb…60Caution
- Westown· ClevelandWestown is a working-class residential and commercial district on Cleveland's West Side, centered along the Lorain Avenue corridor. It features…58Caution
- Forest Hills (Cleveland)· ClevelandForest Hills is a historic, leafy neighborhood straddling the boundary of Cleveland, East Cleveland, and Cleveland Heights, known for its unique…58Caution
- Brookside (Cleveland)· ClevelandBrookside is a modest, working-class West Side Cleveland neighborhood centered around the expansive Brookside Reservation and bordering Old Brooklyn…58Caution
- Northwood (Cleveland)· ClevelandNorthwood is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood tucked in Cleveland's northeast sector near the shores of Lake Erie and North…58Caution
- Lee-Harvard· ClevelandLee-Harvard is a quiet neighborhood on Cleveland's Southeast Side, historically celebrated as 'a suburb in the city' for its tidy post-war brick…58Caution
- West Boulevard· ClevelandWest Boulevard is a classic Cleveland West Side neighborhood characterized by early-20th-century residential architecture, leafy parkways, and…56Caution
- Old Chinatown· ClevelandOld Chinatown centered along Rockwell Avenue between East 21st and East 24th Streets represents Cleveland's historic Asian enclave, though much of…56Caution
- Brooklyn Centre· ClevelandBrooklyn Centre is an inner-ring historic Cleveland neighborhood known for its late-19th-century Victorian homes, particularly along the Archwood…54Caution
- Goodrich-Kirtland Park· ClevelandGoodrich-Kirtland Park is a mixed-use urban neighborhood on Cleveland's near east side containing the city's historic AsiaTown district alongside…54Caution
- Nottingham (Cleveland)· ClevelandNottingham is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located on Cleveland's northeast side near the Euclid city border. It features…54Caution
- North Collinwood· ClevelandNorth Collinwood is an eclectic lakeside neighborhood on Cleveland's northeast side, celebrated for its independent music scene, art galleries, and…54Caution
- Upper Chester· ClevelandUpper Chester is a rapidly evolving district positioned immediately west of University Circle and north of the Cleveland Clinic's main medical…54Caution
- Kilbane Town· ClevelandKilbane Town is an established residential enclave nestled on Cleveland's West Side, adjoining the Cudell and West Boulevard neighborhoods. It…54Caution
- Warszawa· ClevelandWarszawa is the historic Polish heart of Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood, centered around Fleet Avenue and the striking Shrine Church of St…54Caution
- Midtown (Cleveland)· ClevelandMidtown connects Downtown Cleveland to University Circle along the historic Euclid Avenue corridor, serving as an evolving hub for tech incubators…54Caution
- La Villa Hispana· ClevelandLa Villa Hispana is a culturally rich district centered within the Clark-Fulton neighborhood on Cleveland's West Side, primarily along Clark Avenue…53Caution
- Karlin· ClevelandKarlin is a historic enclave nestled within Cleveland's broader Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood on the city's southeast side. Known historically…52Caution
- Beulah Park· ClevelandBeulah Park is a compact, predominantly working-class residential neighborhood located on Cleveland's northeast side within the Collinwood area…52Caution
- BVQ District· ClevelandThe BVQ District, centered around historic Broadway and Fleet Avenues in Slavic Village, is an evolving neighborhood known for its rich Eastern…52Caution
- Fairfax· ClevelandFairfax is a historic East Side Cleveland neighborhood anchored by the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic and the iconic Karamu House theatre. The area…52Caution
- Cudell· ClevelandCudell is a diverse, working-class neighborhood on Cleveland's West Side characterized by century-old housing stock, vibrant Hispanic community…50Caution
- Clark-Fulton· ClevelandClark-Fulton is a densely populated West Side Cleveland neighborhood recognized as the heart of Ohio's Hispanic and Latino community, anchored by the…48Caution
- Stockyards· ClevelandStockyards is a historically industrial West Side Cleveland neighborhood undergoing gradual, community-driven revitalization efforts. It features a…46Caution
- Buckeye-Shaker· ClevelandBuckeye-Shaker is a historic East Side Cleveland neighborhood defined by a mix of early-20th-century residential architecture, cultural institutions…46Caution
- Hough· ClevelandHough is a historically significant East Side Cleveland neighborhood situated between MidTown and University Circle. Characterized by a mix of…46Caution
- East Eighty-Ninth Street· ClevelandEast 89th Street runs through Cleveland's Hough and Fairfax neighborhoods, bridging the residential East Side with the sprawling Cleveland Clinic…46Caution
No-go after dark — 16 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- St. Clair-Superior· ClevelandSt. Clair-Superior is a historic East Side Cleveland neighborhood characterized by an industrial legacy, Slovenian cultural heritage, and a thriving…44No-go after dark
- Corlett· ClevelandCorlett is a predominantly residential neighborhood in Southeast Cleveland featuring a mix of mid-century single-family bungalows, historic…44No-go after dark
- South Collinwood· ClevelandSouth Collinwood is a historic, working-class East Side Cleveland neighborhood centered around the Five Points junction at St. Clair Avenue and East…43No-go after dark
- Five Points (Cleveland)· ClevelandFive Points is a historic commercial junction in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood centered around the intersection of St. Clair Avenue, East 152nd…42No-go after dark
- Slavic Village· ClevelandSlavic Village is a historic, working-class neighborhood on Cleveland's Southeast side defined by deep Eastern European roots and classic…41No-go after dark
- Glenville· ClevelandGlenville is a historic East Side neighborhood directly north of University Circle, spanning from Rockefeller Park toward Lake Erie. While the area…40No-go after dark
- North Broadway· ClevelandNorth Broadway is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood in southeast Cleveland that developed around heavy industry and Eastern European…40No-go after dark
- Garrett Square· ClevelandGarrett Square is a small residential and commercial pocket situated within Cleveland's greater Glenville neighborhood on the East Side. It consists…38No-go after dark
- Union-Miles Park· ClevelandUnion-Miles Park is a historically industrial, predominantly residential neighborhood located on Cleveland's Southeast Side centered around Union and…38No-go after dark
- Union-Miles· ClevelandUnion-Miles is an urban residential neighborhood on Cleveland's southeast side with deep industrial roots and active grassroots community…38No-go after dark
- Miles Park· ClevelandMiles Park is a historic residential neighborhood on Cleveland's Southeast side, centered around the picturesque but aging Miles Park historic…36No-go after dark
- Mount Pleasant (Cleveland)· ClevelandMount Pleasant is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood on Cleveland's Southeast Side centered around corridors like Kinsman Road and…36No-go after dark
- Buckeye-Woodhill· ClevelandBuckeye-Woodhill is a historic East Side Cleveland neighborhood currently undergoing targeted revitalization, including the multi-phase redevelopment…34No-go after dark
- Central (Cleveland)· ClevelandCentral is a historically significant urban neighborhood immediately southeast of Downtown Cleveland, home to Cuyahoga Community College's Metro…34No-go after dark
- Garden Valley· ClevelandGarden Valley is an East Side Cleveland neighborhood largely defined by historic public housing developments, vacant parcels, and community…31No-go after dark
- Kinsman· ClevelandKinsman is an East Side Cleveland neighborhood with deep industrial roots that has faced decades of population loss and disinvestment. Today, it is…30No-go after dark
Cleveland safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Cleveland?
Kamm's Corners scores highest at 80/100, followed by Little Italy (Cleveland) (78) and University Circle (76).
Is Cleveland safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 62 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Cleveland areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Kinsman (30), Garden Valley (31), Central (Cleveland) (34). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Cleveland neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.