Is Saint Peters Lick Run safe?
Cincinnati, Ohio · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Saint Peters Lick Run as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Saint Peters Lick Run
“Go with care. Saint Peters Lick Run is largely centered around the revitalized Lick Run Greenway, offering attractive daylighted waterways and paved paths, but the surrounding South Fairmount area continues to struggle with high poverty and elevated property crime. Daytime visits along the main park paths are generally fine, but visitors should avoid exploring unlit side streets and remain aware of their surroundings after dark.”
The neighborhood has seen ongoing community attention following the completion of the multimillion-dollar Lick Run Greenway, balanced against persistent local concerns over vehicle break-ins and pedestrian safety along Queen City Avenue.
About the area
Saint Peters Lick Run is a historic valley neighborhood in Cincinnati's South Fairmount area that was reshaped by a major green infrastructure project daylighting the Lick Run waterway. The corridor combines residential homes, industrial remnants, and a linear park system nestled along Queen City and Westwood Avenues.
- Urban Greenway
- Revitalizing
- Valley Corridor
- Mixed-Industrial
Walking and biking in Saint Peters Lick Run
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 60/100
The Lick Run Greenway features dedicated, paved multi-use paths accommodating bicycles, though Red Bike sharing stations in this immediate valley pocket are limited compared to downtown.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extensive Lick Run Greenway linear park featuring walking paths, ponds, and native plantings
- Quick driving and bus access to Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine
- Substantial municipal investment in stormwater infrastructure and public recreation corridors
Cons
- High neighborhood poverty rate and lower median household incomes relative to the city average
- Elevated rates of property crime, auto theft, and opportunistic theft from parked vehicles
- Substantial pockets of housing vacancy and distressed structural conditions
- High-speed commuter traffic along the Queen City and Westwood Avenue multi-lane corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, with individuals sometimes resting along park benches or establishing temporary encampments in secluded wooded areas and near bridge underpasses.
What Saint Peters Lick Run is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and generally safe with early dog walkers and commuters moving along the greenway paths and main avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderately active with park visitors and local traffic, remaining safe if you stick to designated public recreation areas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Traffic thins out and visibility drops; park usage tapers off and extra vigilance is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and poorly lit off the main thoroughfares, carrying elevated risks for street crime, vehicle break-ins, and localized illicit activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Cincinnati Metro (SORTA) provides regular bus service through the valley, primarily via Route 21 and Route 49, running directly along Queen City and Westwood Avenues into Government Square in Downtown Cincinnati.
Free on-street parking is widely available on residential side streets, and dedicated off-street surface parking lots are located at multiple access points along the Lick Run Greenway.
Things to do in Saint Peters Lick Run
- Walk or jog along the paved paths and restored wetlands of the Lick Run Greenway
- Observe waterfowl and urban wildlife around the greenway's daylighted bio-retention ponds
- Visit the adjacent Dunham Recreation Complex just up the hill for sports courts and community arts programming
Local favorites
- La Jaiba Seafood & Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)A colorful neighborhood venue on Queen City Avenue serving authentic Mexican seafood dishes, ceviche, and traditional tacos.
- Dunham Recreation Center · Community Center · 4.4★ (190)A nearby multi-acre municipal hub offering athletic courts, playground equipment, and community programs.
- Incline Public House · American Gastropub · 4.6★ (3150)Perched on the hill overlooking the valley with panoramic Cincinnati skyline views, craft beer, and wood-fired pizza.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.
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