Here is the solve rate data provided by the Cleveland Police Department:

• 2000: 68 percent


• 2001: 68 percent


• 2002: 74 percent


• 2003: 74 percent


• 2004: 70 percent


• 2005: 54 percent


• 2006: 53 percent


• 2007: 62 percent


• 2008: 65 percent

This averages out to 65.3 percent solve rate for that nine year time period, slightly above the national average of 65 percent.