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Is Cincinnati, OH safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 70 Cincinnati neighborhoods we score (average 66/100), 36 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 34 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Cincinnati
- 1Observatory· CincinnatiSurrounding the historic Cincinnati Observatory in Mount Lookout, this leafy, upscale neighborhood features grand historic homes, quiet streets, and…91Go
- 2East Hyde Park· CincinnatiEast Hyde Park is a picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood situated on Cincinnati's east side, characterized by stately historic homes, manicured…91Go
- 3Mount Lookout· CincinnatiPerched on the east side of Cincinnati, Mount Lookout is an upscale neighborhood renowned for tree-lined residential streets, historic architecture…91Go
- 4Hyde Park (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiHyde Park is an upscale, historic East Side neighborhood centered around the vibrant Hyde Park Square. It features stately early-20th-century homes…90Go
- 5Mount Adams· CincinnatiPerched on a steep hillside above Downtown Cincinnati and enveloped by Eden Park, Mount Adams offers European-style charm, winding streets, and…88Go
All Cincinnati neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 12 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Observatory· CincinnatiSurrounding the historic Cincinnati Observatory in Mount Lookout, this leafy, upscale neighborhood features grand historic homes, quiet streets, and…91Go
- East Hyde Park· CincinnatiEast Hyde Park is a picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood situated on Cincinnati's east side, characterized by stately historic homes, manicured…91Go
- Mount Lookout· CincinnatiPerched on the east side of Cincinnati, Mount Lookout is an upscale neighborhood renowned for tree-lined residential streets, historic architecture…91Go
- Hyde Park (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiHyde Park is an upscale, historic East Side neighborhood centered around the vibrant Hyde Park Square. It features stately early-20th-century homes…90Go
- Mount Adams· CincinnatiPerched on a steep hillside above Downtown Cincinnati and enveloped by Eden Park, Mount Adams offers European-style charm, winding streets, and…88Go
- Oakley· CincinnatiOakley is a bustling, upscale neighborhood on Cincinnati's East Side, centered around a charming commercial square and filled with craft breweries…86Go
- Columbia-Tusculum· CincinnatiRecognized as Cincinnati's oldest continuous settlement, Columbia-Tusculum is famous for its vibrant 19th-century Victorian 'Painted Lady' homes set…85Go
- O’Bryonville· CincinnatiO’Bryonville is a vibrant micro-neighborhood nestled between East Walnut Hills and Hyde Park, characterized by historic architecture, tree-lined…82Go
- Prospect Hill· CincinnatiProspect Hill is a compact, historic hillside neighborhood renowned for its preserved 19th-century Italianate architecture, steep public stairways…81Go
- Mount Washington (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiPerched on the eastern bluffs overlooking the Little Miami and Ohio river valleys, Mount Washington features tree-lined residential streets…80Go
- Sayler Park· CincinnatiTucked into the far western edge of Cincinnati along the Ohio River, Sayler Park offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere characterized by mature trees…80Go
- Pleasant Ridge (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiPleasant Ridge is a diverse, stable community in northeastern Cincinnati characterized by leafy residential streets and an independent commercial…80Go
Go, stay aware — 24 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- East Walnut Hills· CincinnatiPerched on hills overlooking the Ohio River, East Walnut Hills blends stately historic architecture with a lively, trendy commercial corridor along…78Go, stay aware
- Lytle Park· CincinnatiThe Lytle Park Historic District sits on the southeastern edge of Downtown Cincinnati, centered around a restored urban park that caps the Interstate…76Go, stay aware
- Clifton (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiClifton is a picturesque, historic neighborhood just north of downtown Cincinnati known for its preserved gas lamps, grand Victorian architecture…75Go, stay aware
- Linwood· CincinnatiTucked between Mount Lookout, Columbia-Tusculum, and Lunken Airport, Linwood is a historically working-class neighborhood featuring hillside homes…75Go, stay aware
- Paddock Hills· CincinnatiPaddock Hills is a hidden, predominantly residential Cincinnati neighborhood celebrated for its winding tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and…74Go, stay aware
- Madison-Stewart· CincinnatiMadison-Stewart encompasses the leafy intersection and surrounding residential streets of Madison Road and Stewart Avenue in Cincinnati's…72Go, stay aware
- West Fourth Street· CincinnatiWest Fourth Street is an elegant historic district in Downtown Cincinnati known for its preserved 19th-century architecture, luxury residential…71Go, stay aware
- College Hill (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiCollege Hill is a diverse, historically rich neighborhood in northwest Cincinnati anchored by an active commercial strip along Hamilton Avenue. The…70Go, stay aware
- Spring Grove Village· CincinnatiSpring Grove Village, historically known as Winton Place, is located in central Cincinnati just north of Northside. The neighborhood is best known…70Go, stay aware
- Court Street· CincinnatiCourt Street is an active urban corridor in Downtown Cincinnati anchored by the pedestrian-friendly Court Street Plaza. The neighborhood features a…70Go, stay aware
- Downtown Cincinnati· CincinnatiDowntown Cincinnati serves as the commercial, sports, and cultural core of the Queen City, bordered by the Ohio River to the south and historic…70Go, stay aware
- Pill Hill· CincinnatiPill Hill is Cincinnati's medical epicenter, home to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and the VA Medical…70Go, stay aware
- Betts-Longworth· CincinnatiBetts-Longworth is a compact historic district on the western edge of Downtown Cincinnati, distinguished by its preserved 19th-century brick…70Go, stay aware
- University Heights· CincinnatiUniversity Heights sits adjacent to the University of Cincinnati's West Campus, creating a lively collegiate atmosphere anchored by affordable…70Go, stay aware
- Fairview (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiPerched on the bluffs directly north of Over-the-Rhine and south of the University of Cincinnati campus, Fairview is a historic, hill-bound…70Go, stay aware
- Westwood Town Center· CincinnatiWestwood Town Center functions as the historic and civic heart of Cincinnati's largest residential neighborhood, centered around the Westwood Town…70Go, stay aware
- Hartwell· CincinnatiHartwell is an established inner-ring Cincinnati community characterized by modest historic single-family homes, small apartment complexes, and a…70Go, stay aware
- Madisonville· CincinnatiLocated on Cincinnati's east side, Madisonville blends historic residential architecture with modern mixed-use redevelopment centered around the…70Go, stay aware
- Clifton Heights· CincinnatiClifton Heights sits directly adjacent to the University of Cincinnati's main campus, anchored by the bustling McMillan Street and Calhoun Street…68Go, stay aware
- Westwood (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiWestwood is Cincinnati's largest neighborhood by land area and population, defined by rolling hills, expansive historic homes, and a revitalized…68Go, stay aware
- Pendleton· CincinnatiPendleton is a compact, densely built historic neighborhood on Cincinnati's urban basin edge characterized by 19th-century brick architecture, an…67Go, stay aware
- Northside (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiNorthside is Cincinnati's bohemian hub, celebrated for its vintage shops, indie music venues, progressive culture, and diverse culinary offerings…67Go, stay aware
- North Avondale· CincinnatiHistorically hailed as one of Cincinnati's premier residential suburbs, North Avondale is defined by magnificent Victorian, Tudor, and Italianate…66Go, stay aware
- Mount Auburn· CincinnatiPerched on the ridge directly north of Over-the-Rhine and Downtown Cincinnati, Mount Auburn features a mix of grand 19th-century architecture, scenic…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 32 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Mount Airy· CincinnatiMount Airy is a heavily wooded, topographically hilly neighborhood on Cincinnati's northwest side defined by Mt. Airy Forest. The area combines quiet…64Caution
- Corryville· CincinnatiCorryville sits immediately east of the University of Cincinnati and adjacent to the city's premier medical complexes. Characterized by a youthful…64Caution
- Walnut Hills· CincinnatiWalnut Hills is an evolving, historic Cincinnati neighborhood perched above downtown and the Ohio River basin. It features a blend of historic…63Caution
- Over-the-Rhine· CincinnatiOver-the-Rhine (OTR) is a densely populated, historic 19th-century neighborhood known for its Italianate architecture, craft breweries, and thriving…63Caution
- Brewery District (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiThe Brewery District is a sub-district in the northern section of Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, renowned for its 19th-century…63Caution
- Cumminsville· CincinnatiCumminsville, particularly its vibrant Northside commercial district, is celebrated for its bohemian flair, vintage shops, eclectic eateries, and…63Caution
- Queensgate· CincinnatiQueensgate is an industrial and transportation powerhouse located in the Mill Creek Valley just west of downtown Cincinnati. Dominated by sprawling…62Caution
- Main Street· CincinnatiMain Street serves as a historic commercial spine through Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, lined with 19th-century Italianate architecture…62Caution
- Uptown Cincinnati· CincinnatiUptown Cincinnati is the city's educational and medical epicenter, home to the University of Cincinnati and multiple premier hospital networks. The…62Caution
- Knowltons Corner· CincinnatiKnowltons Corner serves as the primary commercial and transit crossroads of Cincinnati's vibrant Northside neighborhood. Known for its alternative…62Caution
- Peebles Corner· CincinnatiPeebles Corner serves as the historic, bustling urban center of Cincinnati's Walnut Hills neighborhood. The area blends impressive 19th-century…61Caution
- Incline District· CincinnatiPerched on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River, Cincinnati's Incline District is a revitalized historic enclave within East Price Hill. Known for its…61Caution
- Gilbert-Sinton· CincinnatiGilbert-Sinton is a compact historic pocket within Cincinnati's Walnut Hills neighborhood, distinguished by Victorian-era row houses, apartment…60Caution
- Bond Hill· CincinnatiBond Hill is a historic, centrally located Cincinnati neighborhood characterized by established brick homes, community parks, and industrial…60Caution
- Carthage· CincinnatiCarthage is an older residential and industrial community located north of downtown Cincinnati along the Mill Creek. The neighborhood has developed a…60Caution
- Evanston· CincinnatiEvanston is a centrally located Cincinnati neighborhood featuring a blend of classic brick residential homes, community revitalization projects, and…59Caution
- West Price Hill· CincinnatiWest Price Hill is a historic, working-class neighborhood on Cincinnati's west side characterized by rolling hills, brick bungalows, and a growing…58Caution
- Brighton (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiBrighton is a compact, gritty historic enclave in Cincinnati characterized by 19th-century brick architecture, legacy industrial spaces, and…58Caution
- Camp Washington· CincinnatiCamp Washington is a historic, semi-industrial neighborhood in Cincinnati's Mill Creek Valley characterized by manufacturing yards, maker spaces, and…58Caution
- Roselawn (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiRoselawn is a mid-century, diverse residential neighborhood located in north-central Cincinnati along the Reading Road corridor. It features a mix of…56Caution
- Saint Peters Lick Run· CincinnatiSaint Peters Lick Run is a historic valley neighborhood in Cincinnati's South Fairmount area that was reshaped by a major green infrastructure…56Caution
- Faxon Hills· CincinnatiFaxon Hills is a modest residential enclave nestled near the Millvale and South Cumminsville areas of Cincinnati. It is characterized by mid-century…56Caution
- Sedamsville· CincinnatiSedamsville is a small, historically German riverfront neighborhood tucked along the Ohio River just west of Downtown Cincinnati. Characterized by…56Caution
- Avondale (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiAvondale is a central Cincinnati neighborhood anchored by massive healthcare campuses and the world-renowned Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. While…54Caution
- East Price Hill· CincinnatiPerched on the bluffs overlooking downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River, East Price Hill is a historic working-class neighborhood undergoing…53Caution
- South Fairmount· CincinnatiSouth Fairmount is a historic western Cincinnati neighborhood situated along the Mill Creek basin and the Queen City Avenue corridor. It is best…53Caution
- West End (Cincinnati)· CincinnatiCincinnati's West End is a historic, predominantly African American neighborhood currently experiencing targeted redevelopment alongside its storied…52Caution
- English Woods· CincinnatiPerched on a ridge overlooking the Mill Creek Valley, English Woods is a small, predominantly residential neighborhood historically dominated by…52Caution
- Lower Price Hill· CincinnatiLower Price Hill is a compact, historically working-class neighborhood situated in the Mill Creek valley just west of downtown Cincinnati. It…50Caution
- Millvale· CincinnatiMillvale is a compact neighborhood tucked in the Mill Creek Valley just south of Northside in Cincinnati. It is primarily composed of public and…50Caution
- Villages at Roll Hill· CincinnatiLocated on Cincinnati's west side atop a ridge overlooking the Mill Creek Valley, Villages at Roll Hill (formerly Fay Apartments) is an entirely…45Caution
- North Fairmount· CincinnatiNorth Fairmount is a historic, working-class neighborhood located on the west side of Cincinnati along the Mill Creek valley. It is characterized by…45Caution
No-go after dark — 2 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- East Westwood· CincinnatiEast Westwood is a small, quiet, and primarily residential hillside neighborhood located on the west side of Cincinnati. It is characterized by…44No-go after dark
- Winton Terrace· CincinnatiWinton Terrace is a historic public housing development and residential enclave managed by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority in northern…42No-go after dark
Cincinnati safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Cincinnati?
Observatory scores highest at 91/100, followed by East Hyde Park (91) and Mount Lookout (91).
Is Cincinnati safe to walk at night?
In the 12 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 34 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Cincinnati areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Winton Terrace (42), East Westwood (44), North Fairmount (45). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Cincinnati neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.