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Cincinnati vs Toledo: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Cincinnati has a crime rate of 26.4 per 1,000 residents vs Toledo's 22.6 per 1,000, making Toledo 14% safer overall. Toledo earns a B- safety grade compared to Cincinnati's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Cincinnati

Ohio

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate26.4/1K
Percentile41%
B-

Toledo

Ohio

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.6/1K
Percentile51%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricCincinnatiToledo
Overall Crime Rate26.4/1K22.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate485.4448.8
Property Crime Rate2151.81809.7
Murder Rate7.65.2
Assault Rate310.9371.0
Robbery Rate106.754.8
Burglary Rate404.4211.4
Theft Rate1643.71118.3
Vehicle Theft Rate542.0315.5

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Cincinnati is safer in 1 and Toledo is safer in 8.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Cincinnati, you have a 1 in 38 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 44 in Toledo.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Cincinnati, Ohio Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Toledo, Ohio Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cincinnati safer than Toledo?
As of 2026, Toledo is 14% safer overall, with a crime rate of 22.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Cincinnati's 26.4. Toledo earns a B- safety grade vs Cincinnati's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Cincinnati or Toledo?
Cincinnati has more violent crime at 485 per 100,000 residents. Toledo is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Cincinnati vs Toledo?
Cincinnati has a crime rate of 26.4 per 1,000 (violent: 485/100K, property: 2152/100K). Toledo has 22.6 per 1,000 (violent: 449/100K, property: 1810/100K).
Should I move to Cincinnati or Toledo?
From a safety perspective, Toledo has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Cincinnati (pop. 314,367) and Toledo (pop. 263,423) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Toledo's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Cincinnati and Toledo compare for property crime?
Toledo has lower property crime at 1810 per 100K vs Cincinnati's 2152. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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