Cleveland, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cleveland Police Department serves the city of Cleveland, TN in Bradley County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,210 violent crimes and 9,791 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 182.1 per 100k residents, which is 71.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 225.0 per 100k, 37.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 38 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate182.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,210 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,582 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate225.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,791 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,337 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate178.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,577 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents850 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 182.1 | F | 7210 | 106.2 | +71.4% |
| Property Crime | 225.0 | D | 9791 | 163.6 | +37.5% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 111 | 3.5 | +15.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 1582 | 22.3 | +37.8% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 1337 | 24.0 | +27.7% |
| Larceny | 178.0 | D | 7577 | 116.4 | +52.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.4 | B | 850 | 22.2 | -26.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 38 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 19 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chattanooga | 19 miles | F 187.2 | F 392.2 | Violent: 2.8% higher Property: 74.3% higher |
| Lookout Mountain | 19 miles | D 146.6 | A 97.8 | Violent: 19.5% lower Property: 56.6% lower |
| Soddy-Daisy | 19 miles | A 37.9 | C 166.8 | Violent: 79.2% lower Property: 25.9% lower |
| Benton | 19 miles | F 213.8 | D 213.8 | Violent: 17.5% higher Property: 5.0% lower |