The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West End, Cincinnati, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in West End

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West End.

 

West End, Cincinnati, OH Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D
Other Crime Grade
F

$7.58 million

Cost of Crime™ for West End, Cincinnati, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $2,529 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West End 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 West End, Cincinnati, OH Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West End 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 West End's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West End is 78.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West End Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West End varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the southwest areas to 1 in 15 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of West End, Cincinnati, OH see the most incidents - about 157 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West End, Cincinnati, OH

The total projected cost of crime in West End for 2025 is $7,581,831. This translates to approximately $1,130 per resident and $2,529 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.5% of the median household income in West End. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West End Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West End, Cincinnati, OH: $1130
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,: $1225
Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: $259
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West End is $1,130 per year, which is $666 more than the national average and $690 more than Cincinnati's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West End:
  • In Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,, crime costs $1,225 per person, which is $95 more than in West End.
  • In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $259 per person, which is $871 less than in West End

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West End for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West End
Cost per West End Resident
Murder
$2.04 million
$304
Rape/Sexual Assault
$413,918
$62
Robbery
$253,606
$38
Assault
$1.60 million
$239
Kidnapping
$50,059
$7
Vehicle Theft
$413,135
$62
Burglary
$391,723
$58
Theft
$944,620
$141
Arson
$18,608
$3
Vandalism
$969,147
$144
Animal Cruelty
$2,775
$0
Drug Crimes
$324,321
$48
Identity Theft
$159,383
$24
Total Cost of Crime
$7,581,831
$1,130

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West End, 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 West End totals $16,000,170 ($2,386 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,582,001 ($3,516 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 West End 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 northwest 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 West End’s 6,707 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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West End 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 West End residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
8.331
Robbery
1.202
Rape
1.018
Murder
0.1615
Total Violent Crime
10.71 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
27.19
Vehicle Theft
3.978
Burglary
6.439
Arson
0.1149
Total Property Crime
37.73 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1231
Drug Crimes
6.537
Vandalism
20.23
Identity Theft
3.070
Animal Cruelty
0.0559
Total "Other" Rate
30.01 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West End 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
A
B-
B-
A-
B+
B+
D+
F
F
D
D+
D+
B-
B+
B+
D
F
F
B-
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
A
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, West End 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 West End, Cincinnati, OH average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West End schools on SchoolGrade

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