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Is Cincinnati, Ohio Safe?

Population 314,367 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Cincinnati faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,804 per 100K.

Cincinnati Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCincinnatiOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate469.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2407.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1804.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate594.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

287.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

470/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2408/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cincinnati

Violent crime in Cincinnati is above the national average. The rate of 469.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2407.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,804 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cincinnati Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery102
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary461
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,804
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft594
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cincinnati Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cincinnati
469.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cincinnati
2407.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cincinnati Safety

Is Cincinnati safe?
Not especially. Cincinnati earns a D- with a crime rate of 287.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cincinnati?
287.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 469.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2407.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cincinnati safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cincinnati's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,804 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cincinnati?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cincinnati generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cincinnati police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cincinnati?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cincinnati's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Cincinnati compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Cincinnati ranks behind about 87% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cincinnati to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cincinnati?
Bad. A D- grade and 287.7 per-thousand rate put Cincinnati below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 470 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cincinnati?
469.6 per 100,000, which is 29% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (102), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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