While discussing the city’s latest safety efforts, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said violent crime overall had been down this year before a surge in the last 28 days. Data backs Theetge’s claims, but it also shows an uptick for all reported crimes — something one Over-the-Rhine man said he’s noticed firsthand.
Chris Lewis was a victim of a crime in 2023 and said he feels crime in the area has been going in the wrong direction for years.
“They presented that data as if no one could have seen it coming — reported crime has been increasing in OTR, downtown and the West End,” Lewis said…