Hamilton Township, Loveland, and Goshen Township rate high as safest communities in Ohio

Loveland, Ohio – Safewise which sells home security systems, crunched the numbers on crime rates across Ohio. The rankings are based on the number of reported violent crimes and property crimes per 1,000 people in each community.

Hamilton Township in Warren County was rated #5 with Loveland coming in at #14 as the safest community in Ohio. Goshen Township was rated #20.

The City of Loveland said on their FaceBook page, “This achievement is a team effort, highlighting the strong partnership between the Loveland Police Department and our great citizens, who look out for one another and report suspicious activity. We also want to give a shoutout to our neighboring jurisdictions that also made the list—Hamilton Township Police Department and Goshen Township Police Department. Our communities were the only ones in the region to rank among the top 20 safest cities in Ohio!”

The Goshen Township Police Department said on their FaceBook page, “Proud to announce that Goshen Township has been ranked as the 18th safest city in Ohio for 2025 by SafeWise! Out of 175 communities evaluated, our low crime rate stands out.”

Hamilton Township Police Chief Scott Hughes said, “Our officers’ daily commitment makes this possible—thank you. Residents play a key part by staying vigilant and connected, while local leaders, businesses, and strong school districts keep our township thriving. With violent crime at just 0.4 per 1,000, we’re well below state averages. This means safer streets for families, a welcoming home for newcomers, and a strong foundation for local commerce and education.

Safewise relies on voluntary, self-reported information that cities and jurisdictions across the country report through the FBI Summary Reporting System (SRS) and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). For their 2025 reporting year, the most recent FBI data was released in October 2024 for crimes reported in 2023.