Newport, Kentucky
Is Newport, KY (Newport East) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe820
Medium851
Low1090
Other3710
108 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape36
Child involved23
Assault8
Other48
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a convenience store on Cleves Warsaw Pike for a possible unattended business. A caller reported the front door was locked but ajar, customers were inside, and no employees were visible. | Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss a vehicle that reportedly fled from Delhi. The white Pontiac was last seen traveling eastbound on Warsaw Avenue near Colonial, with a temporary tag noted on the top right corner. | Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a white Pontiac fleeing a traffic stop near Anderson Ferry Road in Covedale. The vehicle, described as having a temporary tag, apparently continued at very high speed through nearby roads including Warsaw, Simrock Trail, Cleander, and areas past Colonial before moving through the Covedale area. Units advised they were not in an active pursuit while attempting to track its direction of travel. | Anderson Ferry Rd, Covedale, OH | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a laundromat on Warsaw Avenue for a reported rear door alarm. | Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a school-related facility near Bridgetown Road after a school radio repeatedly transmitted an open silent mic with no response, and no trouble was heard. | Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apparent disturbance at an apartment parking lot near Harrison Avenue, where a group of about eight to ten people was reported to be shooting off fireworks. | Harrison Ave # D4, Cincinnati, OH 45211 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews are dispatched to a reported poisoning near Milberton Court by Dove Hill Lane in Green Township. | Milverton Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45248 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible poisoning at a residence on Milverton Court near Dove Hill Lane in Cincinnati. | Milverton Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45248 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an environmental emergency occurred near the intersection of Greenwell Avenue and Delhi Park Drive, close to Delhi Road. | Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 44-year-old female appears to have heat exhaustion and ankle pain at the plasma donation center parking lot near Delhi Road. | Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$547,805
Average Rent
$1,818
Vacancy Rate
6.5%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Newport East is an urban neighborhood in Newport, Kentucky, known for its historic homes, most built before 1940.
The area has a balanced mix of owners and renters with a vacancy rate near the national median.
Residents enjoy a refined lifestyle with many urban sophisticates and a very low child poverty rate.
Italian language and German ancestry are notable cultural features.
UrbanHistoric HomesBalanced OwnershipUrban Sophisticates
Quick Facts
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Newport East features mostly small to medium single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with many historic residences.
| Historic Homes | 83.8% built no later than 1939 |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium single-family homes and small apartments |
| Ownership Mix | Balanced owner and renter occupancy |
What buyers will notice right away
High concentration of historic homes offers unique charm.
Mix of owners and renters provides diverse housing options.
Families & Lifestyle
Newport East is home to many urban sophisticates and highly educated executives, with a very low child poverty rate and notable same-sex couple presence.
Refined Urban Living — Strong presence of urban sophisticates and cultural engagement.
Diverse Community — Notable Italian language use and German/Austrian ancestry.
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 60.0% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Same-Sex Couples | More than 1.6% |
| Italian Speakers | 6.7% |
Demographics
| Upper-Middle Income | Higher income than 81.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| German Ancestry | 38.2% |
| Irish Ancestry | 15.7% |
| English Ancestry | 13.8% |
| Italian Ancestry | 4.6% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with moderate commute times, supported by some carpooling.
Newport East offers manageable commute times with a majority driving alone.
Car Dependence — Most residents drive alone, reflecting urban but car-reliant lifestyle.
Commute Duration — Nearly half commute between 15 and 30 minutes, shorter than average.
| Drive Alone Rate | 66.5% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 6.2% |
| Main Commute Range | 15 to 30 minutes |
Homes for sale near 45051
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$4,900,000
5 bd | 7 ba | 16,000 sqft
943 Squire Oaks Dr
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$330,000
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,500 sqft
1896 Falcon Crest Cir
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$459,900
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,692 sqft
5916 Cleves Warsaw Pike
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
$459,900
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,692 sqft
5912 Cleves Warsaw Pike
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
$319,900
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,540 sqft
202 Shaker Heights Ln
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$95,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 946 sqft
2435 Montana Ave Unit 11
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
$220,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,084 sqft
2112 Clareglen Ct Unit 202
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$184,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,114 sqft
2097 Clareglen Dr #102
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$199,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,158 sqft
490 Mount Hope Ave Unit 508
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
$199,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,136 sqft
2276 Edenderry Dr Unit 300
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
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4 bd | 3 ba | 3,045 sqft
Leland Plan, Sanctuary Village
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$110,500
2 bd | 1 ba | 1,014 sqft
2680 Lehman Rd Unit C-205
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
$139,900
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,056 sqft
2500 Warsaw Ave Unit 10
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
$499,700
3 bd | 4 ba | 2,479 sqft
256 Meridian Way #9-504
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
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2 bd | 2 ba | 2,276 sqft
NAPLES Plan, Sanctuary Village Estates
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$520,000
3 bd | 4 ba | 2,380 sqft
262 Meridian Way #9-501
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
$515,000
3 bd | 4 ba | 2,456 sqft
258 Meridian Way #9-503
Mount Saint Joseph, KY, 45051
Frequently Asked Questions
What is notable about Newport East's housing?
It has a high concentration of historic homes built before 1940 and a balanced owner-renter mix.
How common is Italian language use?
6.7% of residents primarily speak Italian at home, higher than 95.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.