Crime Safety Grade

C+

Columbus, OH Crime Rate

Higher crime than 62% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 182+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Columbus Safe?

With an overall crime index of 121, Columbus has a 21% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 217. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Bluffsview earning an A+ grade while Mt. Vernon rates F+.

Crime Index Comparison

Columbus
121
Ohio Avg
97
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
121
21% above average
Violent Crime
115
15% above average
Property Crime
123
23% above average
Safe Areas
77%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Columbus

1 in 217

Property crime: 1 in 203

Where Is It Safe in Columbus?

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Columbus Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 31% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 10% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 119 ▲ 19%
Assault Violent 117 ▲ 17%
Robbery Violent 110 ▲ 10%
Burglary Property 117 ▲ 17%
Larceny / Theft Property 131 ▲ 31%
Vehicle Theft Property 123 ▲ 23%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Columbus Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Olentangy Highlands A+ 10
2 Antrim A+ 25
3 Northbridge A+ 25
4 Deer Creek A+ 32
5 Hayden Falls Village A+ 19
6 Worthington Hills A+ 20
7 Stilson East A+ 11
8 Bluffsview A+ 16
9 Hickory Bluff Farms A+ 16
10 Ohio State A+ 12
11 Upper Arlington A+ 21
12 Clintonville A+ 45
13 Grandview Heights A+ 52
14 Whetstone A+ 46
15 Olentangy Park A+ 43
16 Beechwold A+ 84
17 Summerwood A+ 48
18 Griggs A+ 57
19 Indian Springs A+ 65
20 Marble Cliff A+ 76
21 Glen Echo A 63
22 Wexmoor A 34
23 The Rail Yard A 52
24 Brookhollow A 50
25 Old Worthington A 47
26 South Clintonville A 104
27 Dexter Falls A 75
28 Crosswoods A 83
29 South of Grandview / Dublin Rd. A 100
30 Westworth Village A 66
31 Hilliard Green A 67
32 Parkview A 64
33 Sycamore Hills A 89
34 German Village A 145
35 Raymond Park A 111
36 Scioto Southland A 118
37 Olentangy High Bluffs A 65
38 Northwoods A 65
39 Polaris North A 108
40 Blacklick Estates A 77
41 South Hilltop A 130
42 Valleyview A 112
43 Lincoln Village A 111
44 Wilshire Heights A 117
45 Sheridan Park A 72
46 University View A 97
47 Victorian Village A 141
48 Brewery District A 156
49 Brookside A 83
50 New Rome A 107
51 Merion Village A 161
52 Short North A 142
53 Don Scott A 89
54 East of High A 134
55 Broad-McNaughten A 71
56 Briggsdale A- 124
57 Indianola Forest A- 135
58 Redick Park A- 114
59 Village Road A- 96
60 Misty Meadows A- 88
61 Foxboro A- 136
62 Westmoor A- 141
63 Slate Hill A- 112
64 Old North Columbus A- 144
65 Wexford / Thornapple A- 95
66 Trouville A- 89
67 South Central Hilltop A- 145
68 Morse / Thompson A- 70
69 Blendon Woods A- 93
70 Iuka Ravine A- 165
71 North Olentangy A- 134
72 South Side A- 147
73 Sharon Heights A- 138
74 Schumacher Place A- 169
75 Harrison West A- 156
76 Fifth by Northwest A- 170
77 Westgate A- 115
78 Knolls West A- 112
79 Greenbriar Farm A- 57
80 Henderson Heights A- 97
81 South Alum Creek A- 92
82 Appian A- 102
83 Clinton Estates A- 91
84 Riverbend A- 121
85 Maize / Morse A- 103
86 Polaris A- 126
87 Edgewood A- 85
88 Hungarian Village A- 175
89 The Gables A- 123
90 Flint Road A- 107
91 The Sanctuary A- 107
92 North Hilltop B+ 150
93 Cherry Creek B+ 134
94 Walnut Heights B+ 83
95 Southwest Hilltop B+ 144
96 Woodward Park B+ 112
97 Northgate B+ 118
98 Minerva Park B+ 79
99 Sawmill Ravines B+ 97
100 Crown Ridge B+ 98
101 South Campus B+ 129
102 NECKO B+ 144
103 Innis Corridor B+ 178
104 Brittany Hills B+ 79
105 Woodland Holt B+ 87
106 Woodstream B+ 139
107 Devonshire B+ 110
108 Steelton B+ 163
109 Northcrest B+ 132
110 Georgesville B+ 160
111 North Linden B+ 134
112 Salem Village B+ 155
113 Olentangy B+ 129
114 Polaris South B+ 143
115 McKinley Avenue Corridor B 153
116 Northern Woods B 121
117 Alum Crest Acres B 108
118 North Campus B 158
119 Indianola Terrace B 162
120 Reeb / Hossack B 180
121 Westbrook B 143
122 Hyde Park B 143
123 Italian Village B 175
124 Dennison Place B 169
125 Berwick B 90
126 Marion-Franklin B 102
127 Georgian Heights B 125
128 St. Mary's B 111
129 Berwyn East B 115
130 Forest Park East B 127
131 Franklinton B 176
132 Holly Hill B 152
133 Big Walnut B 124
134 Karn's Park B- 154
135 Eastmoor B- 133
136 Blacklick Creek B- 131
137 Deshler Park B- 121
138 Amvet Village B- 120
139 Glenbrook B- 135
140 Downtown Columbus B- 186
141 Ohio State West Campus C+ 169
142 Arlington Park C+ 157
143 Easton C+ 152
144 Livingston / McNaughten C+ 136
145 Cassady C+ 142
146 Milbrook C+ 165
147 Innis Garden Village C 152
148 North Alum Creek C 170
149 Framingham C 150
150 Northern Lights C 165
151 Walnut Creek C 163
152 Fairgrounds District C 175
153 Eastland C 154
154 Teakwood C 141
155 Shepard C 151
156 Southern Orchards C 173
157 Vassor Village / Lincoln Park C- 181
158 Busch C- 188
159 Westland C- 178
160 Mayfair C- 170
161 South Linden C- 164
162 Driving Park C- 165
163 Port Columbus International Airport C- 164
164 Old Town East D+ 185
165 Weinland Park D+ 190
166 Bridgeview D+ 161
167 Milo-Grogan D+ 173
168 Old Oaks D+ 168
169 East Columbus Gateway D+ 172
170 Argyle Park D+ 171
171 Oakmont D+ 165
172 Livingston Park D+ 190
173 Franklin Park D 186
174 Woodland Park D 173
175 South of Main D 188
176 Eastlawn D- 179
177 Amercrest D- 179
178 Somerset D- 173
179 Eastgate D- 182
180 Devon Triangle D- 189
181 King-Lincoln Bronzeville F+ 197
182 Mt. Vernon F+ 196

Columbus Crime by Zip Code

43221
A+ Index: 37
43085
A+ Index: 47
43214
A Index: 93
43212
A Index: 103
43220
A Index: 70
43235
A Index: 77
43210
A Index: 19
43230
A Index: 54
43209
A Index: 75
43240
A- Index: 125
43217
A- Index: 158
43216
A- Index: 137
43202
A- Index: 130
43204
A- Index: 134
43223
A- Index: 129
43228
A- Index: 121
43207
A- Index: 122
43222
A- Index: 164
43231
B+ Index: 97
43213
B+ Index: 126
43215
B Index: 167
43224
B Index: 135
43229
B Index: 125
43227
B Index: 123
43201
B Index: 148
43232
B Index: 122
43206
B Index: 153
43211
B- Index: 163
43219
C- Index: 152
43205
D+ Index: 183
43203
F+ Index: 192

Columbus Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,547,860
Median Income
$54,902
Home Value
$159,007
Median Rent
$989
Home Ownership
45%

Racial Demographics

White
57.2%
Black
29.7%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Columbus?
Columbus has an overall crime index of 121, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 77% of neighborhoods in Columbus are rated A or B for safety.
Is Columbus safe to live in?
Columbus has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Columbus?
The safest neighborhoods in Columbus based on crime data include Bluffsview, Olentangy Highlands, Deer Creek, Stilson East, and Ohio State. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Columbus crime compare to the national average?
Columbus's overall crime index is 121 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 21% higher than the typical US city.

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