Cincinnati leaders are reacting to a surge in violent crime by launching new initiatives to enhance safety. This response includes task forces, a drone program and community engagement efforts.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — City leaders announced slight progress in combating a recent crime surge, citing a small decline in crime rates over the past two weeks. This follows the implementation of a ...

Citywide violent crime is down about 3% compared to last year, but certain neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine have experienced a big spike. "We still are trending in the right direction," Theetge ...

Violent crime is up 11–17% compared to last year. Homicides are up 125% in the past 28 days. Over 1,000 property crimes were recorded in the last month—250+ auto thefts, 255 vehicle break-ins ...

"Cincinnati communities are facing a surge in violent crime — especially gun-related offenses," reads a press release from the ATF Columbus Field Division. "This violence must be stopped and the ...

In 2023, during a presentation to city council members, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge and Jillian Desmond, CPD’s senior crime analyst, said car thefts and burglaries had been up that ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A newly formed Cincinnati police task force is employing innovative strategies, including the use of drones, to address a recent spike in violent crime. The task force ...

Cincinnati's mayor, city manager and police chief are set to give an update on recent crime in the city and ways they're trying to combat it. Skip to content NOWCAST WLWT News 5 at 4:00 ...

Watch: Cincinnati Police chief Teresa A. Theetge speaks on police initiative in high crime areas I believe victims, their families and residents are getting tired of hearing the "unacceptable ...