Is Cleveland State University safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Cleveland State University: safety score 61/100 (grade B), ranked #44 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
61/100
Grade: B · #44 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Cleveland State University, split by normalised severity. UK data is published monthly by data.police.uk; US, Canadian and Australian cities publish on their own cycles, so recent months may not be final.
| Month | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 17 | 14 | 57 | 88 |
| 2025-10 | 17 | 15 | 79 | 111 |
| 2025-11 | 67 | 195 | 279 | 541 |
| 2025-12 | 142 | 314 | 332 | 788 |
| 2026-01 | 146 | 253 | 335 | 734 |
| 2026-02 | 125 | 243 | 350 | 718 |
| 2026-03 | 190 | 298 | 420 | 908 |
| 2026-04 | 160 | 255 | 351 | 766 |
| 2026-05 | 197 | 366 | 460 | 1023 |
| 2026-06 | 229 | 354 | 425 | 1008 |
| 2026-07 | 310 | 589 | 636 | 1535 |
| 2026-08 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 59 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 59 records in total — violent 11, property 17, minor 31 (-1476 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other crime (13) · Assault (9) · Assault (6) · Other crime (5) · Other crime (4)
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FAQs about safety at Cleveland State University
What is Cleveland State University's safety score?
Cleveland State University: 61/100 (grade B), #44 of 111 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-08).
How many crimes are recorded near Cleveland State University?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 8279 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Cleveland State University; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 59 records (11 violent, 17 property, 31 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Cleveland State University at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: Cleveland PD. Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in the US.