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Cincinnati vs Las Vegas Metro Crime Comparison

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

Full report: Cincinnati crime rate · Las Vegas Metro crime rate

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Is Cincinnati or Las Vegas Metro Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Las Vegas Metro is safer than Cincinnati (Safety Score 19/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100,000 versus 4,678 for Cincinnati — 35% lower. Cincinnati has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in robbery, where Las Vegas Metro has a 72% lower rate.

Note: Las Vegas Metro is 5.5x 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 SAFER than Cincinnati, OH?

Cincinnati — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Las Vegas Metro — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Cincinnati, OH

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

Las Vegas Metro, NV

Safety Score 19/100
Coverage 1,716,565
Total Crime Rate 3,052.7
Category Wins 7/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Cincinnati Las Vegas Metro Difference
Total Crime Rate 4,677.8 3,052.7 +1,625.1
Violent Crime Rate 848.5 430.0 +418.5
Murder Rate 21.8 6.2 +15.6
Rape Rate 57.1 51.6 +5.5
Robbery Rate 231.7 64.8 +166.9
Aggravated Assault Rate 535.0 307.2 +227.8
Property Crime Rate 3,829.3 2,622.7 +1,206.5
Burglary Rate 548.5 461.5 +87.0
Larceny-Theft Rate 2,395.1 1,564.5 +830.6
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 885.8 596.7 +289.0

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cincinnati or Las Vegas Metro safer?

Las Vegas Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 3,053 per 100K vs 4,678 for Cincinnati — a 35% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Cincinnati has a violent crime rate of 848.5 per 100K while Las Vegas Metro has 430.0. Las Vegas Metro 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 Las Vegas Metro, NV

Las Vegas Metro encompasses the vibrant Entertainment Capital of the World, a city that sprung from a railroad stop in the Mojave Desert. Its population of over 2.3 million is a diverse mix, drawn to its unique blend of resort tourism and burgeoning tech industries. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 1,716,565, Las Vegas Metro has a total crime rate of 3,052.7 per 100,000 residents.

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