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Is Over-The-Rhine really as dangerous as I've heard?

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Natilady 2yrs+

I worked with a nun in OTR for 10 years. She felt completely comfortable walking the streets, so I took a cue from her, and I never encountered a problem.

OTR was never really as dangerous as people hyped it to be. It's had a few problems with crime, but the media always made it sound worse than it really was. They also failed to mention that a lot of the drug-related and other crimes in OTR were committed by folks coming in from the suburbs. These days gentrification is changing the demographic, but the crime rate began dropping before that.

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Christine Schiefer 2yrs+

OTR was very dangerous in the 1990s, but is currently undergoing quite a revival. New shops and restaurants are moving into the area, and I know many people who now live and work there without worrying too much about their safety. I would recommend navigating this area with caution, especially at night and when alone, but--as far as I'm concerned--it's perfectly safe during the day and is actually a fantastic place to experience Cincinnati culture and history.

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