The top 10 most dangerous neighborhoods in Cincinnati, where crime rates are 231% higher than the national average.
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Some areas in Cincinnati, a Midwest gem known for being affordable and having a lively scene, are unsafe. It’s most likely to happen in English Woods and South Fairmount, where the chance is 1 in 13. Even so, places like Over-the-Rhine and West End are thought to be better. As people move around the city, they should be careful in places that have been marked as high-risk. This highlights how important balance is in this ever-changing city.
1. English Woods
Some areas in Cincinnati, a Midwest gem known for being affordable and having a lively scene, are unsafe. It’s most likely to happen in English Woods and South Fairmount, where the chance is 1 in 13. Even so, places like Over-the-Rhine and West End are thought to be better. As people move around the city, they should be careful in places that have been marked as high-risk. This highlights how important balance is in this ever-changing city.
2. South Fairmount
Even though there are efforts to make South Fairmount, which is next to high-crime North Fairmount, safer, crime rates are going up. There are 1,332 dangerous crimes and 6,787 property crimes per 100,000 people in the area. Even though South Fairmount has fixed its sewer system and added to its parks, it still has a crime rate that is 226% higher than the national average. Its serious crime rate is 251% higher. The crime rate is 1 in 13, which is lower than 3% of Ohio towns. South Fairmount has had safety problems for a long time, and the city’s efforts to fix them aren’t working very well.
3. Sedamsville
Sedamsville is an area in Cincinnati with 520 people that has a tough time with its industrial past. Because of the Great Depression and a flood in 1937, Sedamsville has a high crime rate. The area has 196% more serious crimes and 6,158 property crimes per 100,000 people than the rest of the country. Even though Sedamsville has a crime rate of 1 in 14, it is a cheap place to live. The median home worth is $83,000 and the average rent is $846, which are both less than the national average. 59% of people in the area rent their homes, while 41% own their own.
4. South Cumminsville
South Cumminsville, which is made up of 750 people living between Northside and Fay Apartments, has a strong sense of community but worries about safety. Even though the United for Better Housing group is active, there is 223% more crime in South Cumminsville than in the rest of the country. There are 1,320 serious crimes and 6,723 property crimes per 100,000 people, which means that every 13th person who lives in the area has a chance of becoming a victim. Even though the median home worth is only $61,700 and the median rent is $867, the area has a higher crime rate than Cincinnati, with 8,043 crimes per 100,000 people. Engagement shows that people are working together to make things safer.
5. East Westwood
East Westwood is an area in Cincinnati with 2,500 people that has big safety problems. 81% of people in the community rent their homes, while only 19% own their own homes. The median rent is $644 and the median home value is $79,201, which shows that the community is affordable. But crime rates are very scary: they are 221% higher than the national average, and serious crime is 245% higher. There is a 1 in 13 chance that a resident will be a victim of crime. This shows how badly East Westwood needs focused measures to make it safer.
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6. Over-the-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine (OTR), a busy area in Cincinnati north of downtown, has a lot to offer in terms of culture. It has a lot of restaurants, bars, and historic buildings. In recent years, a lot of work has been done to improve OTR. It is now home to Washington Park and Findlay Market, which is Ohio’s largest farmer’s market. However, crime rates are still 89% higher than the national average, and serious crime is 103% higher. With 5,200 people living in OTR and a typical family income of $40,484, there is a 1 in 22 chance that someone will be a victim of crime. This shows how difficult things are, even though the area has a lot of cultural life and beautiful architecture.
7. Lower Price Hill
Lower Price Hill in Cincinnati, which is a recognized historic area, has a lot of history from the 1800s. It used to be a busy traffic hub. With 760 people living there and a typical family income of $9,900, the area has 48% more crime than the rest of Cincinnati. With a median rent of $517, it’s easy to see why 83% of locals rent and only 17% own their own houses. But the neighborhood has to deal with crime rates that are 206% higher than the national average. Violent crime rates are 229% higher. Putting together historical importance and modern problems in Lower Price Hill makes it clear that focused solutions are needed.
8. West End
Cincinnati’s West End has a troubled past that was changed by the building of Interstate 75. Projects like City West and the City Link Center have changed the area for the better. The neighborhood is changing even more now that a Major League Soccer arena has been announced. Even with these improvements, the West End has a severe crime rate that is 228% higher than the national average. There are 6,700 people living in the neighborhood, and the typical family income is $20,933. The crime rate is 47% higher than Cincinnati’s average, and there is a 1 in 14 chance of being a victim of crime. This complicated contrast brings out the problems and changes in this changing Cincinnati neighborhood.
9. East Price Hill
The East Price Hill Improvement Association and other groups in Cincinnati’s historic East Price Hill are working to make the area a better place to live, but the crime rate is 46% higher than the city average. With 14,200 people living there and a typical family income of $32,096, 68% of people in East Price Hill rent their homes and 32% own their own. A median rent of $715 and a median home worth of $70,807 show how affordable this ancient Cincinnati neighborhood is. They also show the community’s difficulties and strength.
10. Camp Washington
Industrial buildings and 19th-century homes, some of which have been turned into flats, live together in Cincinnati’s Camp Washington area, which is north of Queensgate and east of Fairmount. The area has a unique mix of history and culture, with buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and the famous Camp Washington Chili. However, the neighborhood has a crime rate that is about 43% higher than Cincinnati’s average. The rate of serious crime is 217% higher than the national average. Even with these problems, Camp Washington, which has 1,500 people and a typical family income of $47,082, keeps its own personality. There is a 1 in 14 chance that a resident will become a crime victim.
