5Far South
Far South, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in Columbus · 2/10 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: 35,654 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 31,424
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 | 5 | 15.9 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 21 | 66.8 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 25 | 79.6 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 20 | 63.6 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 5 | 15.9 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 1 | 3.2 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 25 | 79.6 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 176 | 560.1 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 305 | 970.6 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 162 | 515.5 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 31 | 98.7 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 61 | 194.1 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 6 | 19.1 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 153 | 486.9 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 378 | 1,202.9 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 152 | 483.7 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 20 | 63.6 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 168 | 534.6 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 43 | 136.8 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 0 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 13 | 41.4 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 201 | 639.6 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 0 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 107 | 340.5 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 9.5 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 17 | 54.1 | 63 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 72 |
| Violence | 670 |
| Robbery | 31 |
| Theft and burglary | 981 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Damage and public order | 311 |
| Other | 17 |
Questions about crime in Far South
- Is Far South safe?
- Far South: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average 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 Far South?
- Far South: Weighted crime: 35,654 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Far South?
- Recorded homicides in Far South (12 months to September 2026): 5.
