Cincinnati, OH Crime


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The city of Cincinnati, OH has unfortunately been plagued by high crime rates in recent years. According to statistics, violent crime in Cincinnati is at a staggering 46.8, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. The city also struggles with property crime, with a rate of 74.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. These crimes include burglary, theft, and arson. This high level of crime has had a significant impact on the safety and well-being of the community. Despite efforts to address the issue, Cincinnati continues to face challenges in reducing its crime rates. As , we are committed to working with local authorities and community organizations to create a safer and more secure environment for the residents of Cincinnati.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Cincinnati violent crime is 46.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Cincinnati property crime is 74.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Cincinnati, OH Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000800.34.578.2406.9310.75685.41467.33622.5595.7
20011172.116.6107.9625.2422.47209.51897.44303.71008.5
20021258.119.2116.4723.7398.875051938.74358.61207.7
20031123.421.994.7673.5333.37452.11826.14562.51063.5
20041148.120.197.5756.3274.27145.51753.14493899.4
20051184.625.1100.2737.8321.47130.61727.74463.7939.3
20061218.428.894.1756.7338.7715219444374.9833.1
20071079.51994.2590376.46176.81865.33710.1601.4
2008126421.980.9727.3433.86092.51903.13706.5482.9
2009119216.570.5681.1423.96102.81884.83751.3466.8
20101085.620.570.1636.6358.36171.81952.73733.2485.9
20111032.120.561.6596.6353.36885.92245.94210.5429.4
2012974.715.563.5582.4313.36135.31851.13912.8371.4
2013953.123.667.1543319.45811.61843.93537.4430.4
2014905.420.276.6455.5353.15562.21619.23574.1368.9
201592522.179.1423.1400.755101478.53642.8388.6
2016910.119.183.3427.6380.15146.51314.63418.1413.9
2017947.123.497.6399.8426.35049.91152.73400.7496.5
2018839.518.997297.1426.64540.5986.23120.4433.8
2019844.621.192.3287.5443.74302.5911.52945.6445.4

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Property
per 100k
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Year
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Property
per 100k
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Cleveland, OH1,516.64,467.2397,1062202019
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A native buckeye, I currently split my time between Cincinnati and Charleston, SC. We were considering leaving Cincinnati, but after reviewing other cities, I think  More

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Lived in Cinti. and on UC faculty for over 40 years. The best move of my life is to have retired and left Cinti. for Tucson. In academics OSU far outranks UC and the  More

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What Bert has to say is a bit dated. The downtown area has made a great comeback over the past 10-15 years with Over the Rhine once being ranked America’s most dangerous  More

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