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Cincinnati vs Cuyahoga Falls Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

Full report: Cincinnati crime rate · Cuyahoga Falls crime rate

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Is Cincinnati or Cuyahoga Falls Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Cuyahoga Falls is safer than Cincinnati (Safety Score 40/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 2,020 per 100,000 versus 4,678 for Cincinnati — 57% lower. Cincinnati has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Cuyahoga Falls has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Cincinnati is 6.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Cincinnati, OH?

Cincinnati — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Cuyahoga Falls — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Flat Total

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH
Safety Score 5/100
Coverage 311,599
Total Crime Rate 4,677.8
Category Wins 0/7

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Safety Score 40/100
Coverage 50,639
Total Crime Rate 2,020.2
Category Wins 7/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Cincinnati Cuyahoga Falls Difference
Total Crime Rate 4,677.8 2,020.2 +2,657.6
Violent Crime Rate 848.5 173.8 +674.8
Murder Rate 21.8 0.0 +21.8
Rape Rate 57.1 27.7 +29.5
Robbery Rate 231.7 9.9 +221.8
Aggravated Assault Rate 535.0 136.3 +398.7
Property Crime Rate 3,829.3 1,846.4 +1,982.9
Burglary Rate 548.5 124.4 +424.1
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,395.1 1,633.1 +761.9
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 885.8 88.9 +796.9

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cincinnati or Cuyahoga Falls safer?

Cuyahoga Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 2,020 per 100K vs 4,678 for Cincinnati — a 57% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Cincinnati has a violent crime rate of 848.5 per 100K while Cuyahoga Falls has 173.8. Cuyahoga Falls has lower violent crime.

About Cincinnati, OH

Nestled along the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a city of historic architecture, including the iconic Music Hall. Its diverse population reflects a blend of Midwestern industriousness and Southern charm. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 311,599, Cincinnati has a total crime rate of 4,677.8 per 100,000 residents.

About Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cuyahoga Falls, bisected by the Cuyahoga River, was once a major industrial hub powered by its falls. This city in Summit County is home to a diverse population of around 50,000 residents. With a safety score of 40/100 and a population coverage of 50,639, Cuyahoga Falls has a total crime rate of 2,020.2 per 100,000 residents.

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