Cincinnati crime has declined in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine in 2026, but some neighborhoods are seeing increases in certain violent-crime categories.
Homicides, robberies and aggravated assaults in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine fell nearly 30% compared with 2025, according to Cincinnati crime data reported Oct. 5.
The two neighborhoods recorded 164 such crimes in 2025, compared with 115…
Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out
The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…
The following is a firsthand account reflecting on violent crime, public safety, and accountability in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati violent crime accountability is a crucial issue to address.
A Night That Changed a Family Forever
On the first night of 2026 in Cincinnati, a precious 11-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing with her cousins in…


