Is Cincinnati, OH Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Cincinnati, Ohio reported 194.12 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.02 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 145.88 per 100,000 above that reference, with 601 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cincinnati, Ohio reported 717.71 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.72 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 524.71 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,222 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cincinnati, Ohio reported 566.55 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.01 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 378.40 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,754 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cincinnati, Ohio reported 528.76 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.30 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 299.20 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,637 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Cincinnati, Ohio reported 2,395.39 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.16 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,288.42 per 100,000 above that reference, with 7,416 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Cincinnati, OH has an adjusted safety score of 27.94 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Ohio workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 601 | 194.12 | 48.24 |
4.02× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 1637 | 528.76 | 229.56 |
2.3× national |
| Burglary | 1754 | 566.55 | 188.15 |
3.01× national |
| Larceny-theft | 7416 | 2395.39 | 1106.97 |
2.16× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2222 | 717.71 | 193.0 |
3.72× national |
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What drives Cincinnati's safety score?
Cincinnati ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 309,595 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 50.87, while Property Security is lowest at 16.67. The 34.2-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 194.12 per 100,000 (4.02× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 2395.39 per 100,000 (2.16× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Cincinnati, Ohio recorded 7,416 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 54.4% of the 13,630 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 601 robbery reports (4.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Cincinnati, Ohio recorded 2,222 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 16.3% of the 13,630 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 601 robbery reports (4.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Cincinnati, Ohio recorded 1,754 burglary offenses in 2025, 12.9% of the 13,630 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 601 robbery reports (4.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Cincinnati, Ohio uses a reporting population of 309,595 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Cincinnati, Ohio has an adjusted score of 27.94 points out of 100 versus 35.44 in Columbus, Ohio, a difference of 7.50 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Cincinnati ranks 2 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Cincinnati, Ohio has an adjusted score of 27.94 points out of 100 versus 16.41 in Toledo, Ohio, a difference of 11.53 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Cincinnati ranks 2 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cincinnati safe compared to other places in Ohio?
Cincinnati is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 27.94 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio.
What is the crime rate in Cincinnati?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Cincinnati's safety rating?
Cincinnati's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 27.94 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Ohio. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Cincinnati?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Cincinnati?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.