Elmwood Place, Ohio
Is Elmwood Place a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe2240
Medium2208
Low3352
Other8953
204 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape69
Child involved60
Assault23
Other64
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 possible child welfare concern near Glen Meadow Lane, where a 14-year-old was reportedly unable to reach their mother and a neighbor appeared to call for assistance. | Glenmeadow Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45237 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm issue at a business on Madison Road after a report of an open signal and invalid user, then checked the location and cleared. | Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Mitchell Avenue involving a black Chevrolet Cruze that appeared to pull into a gas station. The vehicle had an Ohio temporary tag, which was checked and reported as valid. | Mitchell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates officers were handling a possible intrusion alarm at a store location, and one related matter at a UDF site was later disregarded. | Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a suspicious vehicle reported running for several hours near an address on Reading Road. The vehicle was registered to a nearby apartment, and one person was later detained. | Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary after a panic alarm was reported at an apartment on Chaucer Drive in Cincinnati. | Chaucer Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45237 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a possible verbal disturbance involving a non-compliant person reportedly banging on a neighbor’s door near the 3000 block of Marshall Avenue in Cincinnati. | Marshall Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible disturbance involving a crowd near the (number withheld) block of Eaton Lane. Multiple units started toward the scene, but the response was later canceled when the group apparently moved on. | Eaton Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45229 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews conducted a precautionary check of a building on Winton Road after a possible fire report. Nothing was visible from the outside, and crews worked to gain access while requesting a key holder. | Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45224 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise disturbance near Reading Road and North Fred Shuttlesworth Circle involving a possible fireworks complaint, after a neighbor said a couple of kids were shooting firecrackers down the street. Another responding unit was later told to disregard, apparently related to the same incident. | Reading Rd & N Fred Shuttlesworth Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45229 | Disturbance |
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Historic Homes
60.9% built 1939 or earlier
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12.7%
Per Capita Income
$17,380
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Elmwood Place is a small village in Ohio with a population of 2,077 and a large share of historic homes built before 1940.
The neighborhood has a low bachelor's degree rate and a low per capita income, with a mixed workforce including many in food service and maintenance.
Historic HomesDiverse WorkforceSmall Village
Quick Facts
| Bus Commute Rate | High |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Elmwood Place has a high concentration of historic homes, with over 60% built before 1940.
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes have historic charm appealing to renovation enthusiasts.
Families & Lifestyle
The neighborhood has a diverse population with a high share of sales and service workers and a notable rate of residents working from home.
Diverse Occupations — Mixed white- and blue-collar jobs with many in food service, maintenance, and healthcare.
High Divorce Concentration — Higher concentration of divorced residents than 97.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Sales & Service Workers | 43.2% |
|---|---|
| Work From Home Rate | 8.25% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree Rate | 12.7% |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $17,380 |
| Child Poverty Rate | 25.4% |
| Top Ancestries | Irish (18.8%), English (13.0%), Sub-Saharan African (6.1%), German (5.7%), Mexican (3.1%) |
| Top Languages | English (99.8%), Italian, Spanish |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes with a significant share using bus transportation.
Elmwood Place offers short commutes with a notable reliance on bus transit and carpooling.
Public Transit Use — Bus ridership is higher than 98.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Mixed Commute Modes — Many residents drive alone, carpool, or use public transit.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 61.7% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 17.4% |
| Carpool Rate | 12.7% |
Homes for sale near 45216
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is notable about Elmwood Place housing?
It has a high concentration of historic homes built before 1940.
How do most residents commute?
Most drive alone, but bus use is very high compared to other neighborhoods.