WalletHub: Cincinnati Among Cities With Highest Homicide Rate During COVID-19

Two other regional cities found themselves in the top 15.

Shutterstock photo.

(Undated) – Homicide rates are going up across the country, and three regional cities are seeing their homicide rates rise more than most others.

WalletHub released their Cities with the Highest Increase in Homicide Rates During COVID-19 report on Wednesday.

According to the report, homicide rates have risen by an average of 33 percent in 50 of the most populated U.S. cities between Q2 2019 and Q2 2021.

Cincinnati ranks 2nd overall for the most homicide cases per capita at 16.26 percent. That number has risen 6.30 percent since 2019.

Louisville is 7th on the list followed by Indianapolis at 15th overall.

Read the full report at Cities with the Highest Increase in Homicide Rates During Covid (wallethub.com).

More from Local News

Events

Franklin Co. Lilly Scholarship Winner Announced

The scholarship provides full tuition to an Indiana college or university.

Short-Term Closure Postponed on State Road 56

The closure was originally scheduled to begin December 19.

Hardcore Against Hunger Benefit Show Raises $500 for Local Food Bank

The benefit was led by an Indiana Statehouse candidate.

Local Sports Report - December 17, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

East Central Football Coach Recognized at Bengals Game

Jake Meiners was the Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Week during Week 5 of the high school season.

East Central, Lawrenceburg Stars Named EIAC Soccer MVPs

The 2025 EIAC Girls and Boys Soccer All-Conference Teams were released on Tuesday.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Dixie Chicks - I Can Love You Better

Easton Corbin A Little More Country Than That 15:37
Suzy Bogguss X - I'll Be Home For Christmas 15:33
Lady A You Look Good 15:27
Alabama Lady Down on Love 15:23