Whether you’re considering moving to Cincinnati or simply thinking about relocating from one place to another within the city, one factor that may affect your decision is the safety and crime ratings of different neighborhoods.
Fortunately, Niche.com makes it easy to find out how safe various neighborhoods are by assigning a Safety and Crime grade to each neighborhood, ranging from A+ (extremely safe) to F (not safe at all), using FBI crime report data.
Using this data, we decided to compile a list of the ten safest neighborhoods in the metro area of Cincinnati.
Note: The following map shows which areas are considered to be in the metro area of Cincinnati:
The Safest Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
Niche.com provides data on the number of occurrences per 100,000 residents for the following crimes:
Violent Crimes
- Assault
- Robbery
Property Crimes
- Burglary
- Theft
- Motor Vehicle Theft
Using these metrics, they assign a safety grade to each neighborhood.
The following table displays the number of occurrences for each type of crime along with an overall safety grade for the ten safest neighborhoods in the Cincinnati metro area:
The national average for each type of crime is also displayed at the bottom of the table for comparison purposes.
Cincinnati Neighborhoods that Received a ‘B’ Safety Grade
In total, three neighborhoods in the Cincinnati metro area received a ‘B’ safety grade.
Hyde Park
The first neighborhood that received a ‘B’ safety grade is Hyde Park, an urban area known for its shops, restaurants, and trendy vibe, and home to many families and young professionals.
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Hyde Park compared to the national average:
Mt. Lookout
The next neighborhood that received a ‘B’ safety grade is Mt. Lookout, the neighborhood right next door to Hyde Park.
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Mt. Lookout compared to the national average:
Riverside
The next neighborhood that received a ‘B’ safety grade is Riverside, a neighborhood on the west side of the Queen City that sits along the Ohio River.
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Riverside compared to the national average:
Cincinnati Neighborhoods that Received a ‘B-‘ Safety Grade
In total, seven neighborhoods in the Cincinnati metro area received a ‘B-‘ safety grade.
California
The first neighborhood that received a ‘B-‘ safety grade is California, a neighborhood on the east side of Cincinnati that also sits along the Ohio River.
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in California compared to the national average:
Mt. Washington
The next neighborhood that received a ‘B-‘ safety grade is Mt. Washington, a neighborhood on the east side of Cincinnati that borders California:
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Mt. Washington compared to the national average:
Pleasant Ridge
The next neighborhood that received a ‘B-‘ safety grade is Pleasant Ridge, a neighborhood on the outskirts of the Cincinnati metro area, just north of Oakley:
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Pleasant Ridge compared to the national average:
East Walnut Hills
The next neighborhood on the list is East Walnut Hills, a neighborhood located relatively close to downtown Cincinnati that sits along the Ohio River:
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in East Walnut Hills compared to the national average:
Sayler Park
Next up is Sayler Park, a neighborhood on the far west wide of Cincinnati that neighbors Riverside and is also positioned along the Ohio River:
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Sayler Park compared to the national average:
Columbia Tusculum
The next neighborhood that received a ‘B-‘ safety grade is Columbia Tusculum, a neighborhood that lies just south of Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout:
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Columbia Tusculum compared to the national average:
Oakley
The final neighborhood that received a ‘B-‘ safety grade is Oakley, a trendy neighborhood that sits between Hyde Park and Pleasant Ridge:
The following chart shows the crime rate for various crimes in Oakley compared to the national average:
To find out safety and crime ratings for additional neighborhoods throughout Cincinnati, feel free to check out Niche.com.
