Cleveland, TN has safety grade D, a population of about 45,115, an overall crime rate near 1,775 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Cleveland, TN is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Cleveland, TN for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Cleveland, TN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D+ rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (47.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 801 total incidents, Cleveland shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Cleveland demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4715400, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 801. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 381 incidents, primarily driven by larceny/theft offenses, which account for 305 incidents within this category. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property is the next most frequent property crime, with 35 incidents, followed by motor vehicle theft (18 incidents) and burglary/breaking & entering (17 incidents). Stolen property offenses are relatively low, with only 6 incidents. Assault is the second most prevalent crime category, with 279 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 127 incidents, with fraud offenses being the dominant subcategory (109 incidents), followed by embezzlement (16 incidents). Counterfeiting/forgery is minimal, with only 2 incidents. Sex offenses are relatively low in number, with a total of 13 incidents. These are further broken down into kidnapping/abduction (5 incidents), sex offenses (7 incidents), and sex offenses, non-forcible (1 incident). Robbery is the least frequent crime category, with only 1 reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data points are needed, such as the city and state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is challenging to benchmark the crime data against national or state averages or to assess the overall safety and security of the area represented by GEOID 16000US4715400.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Cleveland, TN.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Cleveland, TN and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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