{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/cincinnati","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T20:16:58.092Z","place":{"city":"Cincinnati","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":39.12711,"lon":-84.51439},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.72,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Moderately positive","summary":"About 60% of residents report feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating mixed but generally acceptable perceptions of nighttime safety, with visitors echoing similar caution in less familiar neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in United States","distanceKm":251}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Cincinnati is generally safe for visitors, with moderate crime risks concentrated in specific neighborhoods and low risk of terrorism or severe violence.","summary":"Cincinnati's composite safety index of 75/100 reflects moderate crime levels but strong institutions, health, and environmental safety. Violent crime is above national average but largely localized, while property crime remains the most common threat to visitors. Recent efforts show improved coordination between state and federal agencies to address violent crime.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery risk is moderate and concentrated in Avondale, Walnut Hills, and parts of the West End; rare in tourist zones but increases at night in these areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur moderately in crowded spots like Findlay Market, Fountain Square, and during events; highest risk in Over-the-Rhine and downtown transit areas"},"safeAreas":["Mount Adams","Hyde Park","Columbia-Tusculum"],"avoidAreas":["Avondale (avoid, especially at night due to higher violent crime)","West End (avoid due to elevated crime levels)"],"scams":["Panhandlers using hard-luck stories to solicit money near tourist areas and transit hubs","Fake charity collectors operating near events and festivals in downtown and Over-the-Rhine"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Cincinnati","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during day with police presence; petty theft from vehicles and pickpocketing possible, especially around Fountain Square and transit hubs after dark."},{"name":"Over-the-Rhine (OTR)","level":"caution","note":"Revitalized and popular, but safety varies; stick to well-lit main streets (Vine, Main) south of Liberty Street at night; avoid side streets alone after dark."},{"name":"Mount Adams","level":"safe","note":"Affluent, historic neighborhood with low crime; popular for dining and views; considered one of the safest areas near downtown."},{"name":"Avondale","level":"avoid","note":"Higher rates of violent crime, particularly after dark; not recommended for visitors, especially at night."},{"name":"Walnut Hills","level":"caution","note":"East Walnut Hills is safer and improving; west and central areas see more crime; exercise caution, particularly after dark."},{"name":"West End","level":"avoid","note":"Experiences elevated levels of violent crime and poverty; visitors should avoid, especially after dark."},{"name":"Hyde Park","level":"safe","note":"Upscale, residential area with low crime; popular for shopping and dining; considered very safe day and night."},{"name":"Columbia-Tusculum","level":"safe","note":"Historic, gentrifying neighborhood with low crime; safe for visitors, particularly along riverfront and main corridors."}]}}