Cincinnati sees record shootings; prepares for the upswing of summer youth crime

Cincinnati (WKRC) – Keeping in Cincinnati has so far reached a record low in 2025, but the city has been set up to increase violence crimes in the course of summer heat.

It is not a problem that is only a problem for the Queen City, but the city guides follow a unique approach to try to keep the numbers low this summer. The chief of police from Cincinnati, Teresa Theetge, said that the efforts of the city to contain weapon power to contain.

“The lowest shooting numbers since 2010, 15 years. This is amazing,” said Theetge.

Compared to this time in the past two years, the shootings have dropped by 33%, and the number of youth victims has decreased by the same percentage.

“Fortunately, we go into summer with a little momentum, and that is critical for us,” said Theetge.

However, youth crimes increases, especially in cases of car theft and theft of vehicles.

“Our youth and sometimes how they behave when they are in public is simply unacceptable,” said Theetge.

The city leaders, the police, the recreation commission and the parking department are partners to offer extensive programs for teenagers this summer to keep them out of difficulties. The plans include the opening of all pools and spray area of ​​the city, the orientation of lanterns in Lincoln and Hirsch Recreation Centers at the weekend as well as the organization of skate parties in Sawyer Point.

The Community activist Iris Roly said that a big example of a successful youth engagement in Transitenstren, including the government center, can be seen.

“People are simple, love, check, feed, assist,” said Roly. “We have reduced violence and arrests by 50% in both categories.”

Council member Scotty Johnson said that the participation of the parents is of crucial importance for success.

“None of this works without the basis of the home,” said Johnson. “Parents set limits, parents set initial blocks. Parents, rise and help us to help their children.”

Theetge said that geographically, crime focuses on only 5% of the city. Within this area, 31% of violent crime, 42% of the shootings and 19% of the stolen firearms are reported.