1Downtown
Downtown, Columbus, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Columbus · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 38 places in Columbus (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 105,633 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 10,119
How accurate: in 2026-09, 92% of the 38 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Columbus Division of Police (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 2 | 19.8 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 44 | 434.8 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 105 | 1,037.7 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 41 | 405.2 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 4 | 39.5 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 5 | 49.4 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 25 | 247.1 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 183 | 1,808.5 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 94 | 928.9 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 115 | 1,136.5 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 39.5 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 27 | 266.8 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 28 | 276.7 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 2 | 19.8 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 43 | 424.9 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 452 | 4,466.8 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 135 | 1,334.1 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 5 | 49.4 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 97 | 958.6 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 10 | 98.8 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 6 | 59.3 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 6 | 59.3 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 151 | 1,492.2 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 14 | 138.4 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 312 | 3,083.3 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 15 | 148.2 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 22 | 217.4 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 9.9 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 199 |
| Violence | 421 |
| Robbery | 27 |
| Theft and burglary | 778 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Damage and public order | 492 |
| Other | 23 |
Questions about crime in Downtown
- Is Downtown safe?
- Downtown: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 38 places in Columbus (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Downtown?
- Downtown: Weighted crime: 105,633 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Downtown?
- Recorded homicides in Downtown (12 months to September 2026): 2.
