The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Fairmount

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Fairmount.

 

South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D-
Other Crime Grade
F

$4.78 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $2,449 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Fairmount in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. South Fairmount ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of neighborhoods but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to South Fairmount's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South Fairmount is 79.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Fairmount Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Fairmount varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the south areas to 1 in 16 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH see the most incidents - about 125 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH

The total projected cost of crime in South Fairmount for 2025 is $4,782,257. This translates to approximately $1,086 per resident and $2,449 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.4% of the median household income in South Fairmount. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Fairmount Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH: $1086
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,: $1225
Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: $259
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Fairmount is $1,086 per year, which is $621 more than the national average and $645 more than Cincinnati's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Fairmount:
  • In Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,, crime costs $1,225 per person, which is $139 more than in South Fairmount.
  • In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $259 per person, which is $826 less than in South Fairmount

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Fairmount for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Fairmount
Cost per South Fairmount Resident
Murder
$1.19 million
$269
Rape/Sexual Assault
$254,197
$58
Robbery
$201,598
$46
Assault
$905,740
$206
Kidnapping
$28,861
$7
Vehicle Theft
$276,660
$63
Burglary
$392,950
$89
Theft
$672,053
$153
Arson
$13,239
$3
Vandalism
$554,497
$126
Animal Cruelty
$1,344
$0
Drug Crimes
$190,515
$43
Identity Theft
$105,025
$24
Total Cost of Crime
$4,782,257
$1,086

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in South Fairmount totals $9,407,716 ($2,136 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,189,973 ($3,221 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the South Fairmount crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of South Fairmount’s 4,405 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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South Fairmount Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Fairmount residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.160
Robbery
1.455
Rape
0.9517
Murder
0.1432
Total Violent Crime
9.710 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
29.46
Vehicle Theft
4.056
Burglary
9.835
Arson
0.1245
Total Property Crime
43.47 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1081
Drug Crimes
5.847
Vandalism
17.62
Identity Theft
3.080
Animal Cruelty
0.0412
Total "Other" Rate
26.70 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South Fairmount is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South Fairmount.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D-
D-
D
D
D
C-
C
C-
C-
C
C-
C-
C+
C+
F
D-
D
D+
C
C-
D-
D
D
C-
C+
C
D
B-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South Fairmount is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D-
D-
F
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
D+
C
C
D-
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
B+
A
A
B+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, South Fairmount is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 13% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Fairmount schools on SchoolGrade

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