7Far West
Far West, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in Columbus · 3/10 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: 18,589 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 35,893
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 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 14 | 39 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 8 | 22.3 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 6 | 16.7 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 1 | 2.8 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 2 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 8 | 22.3 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 88 | 245.2 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 178 | 495.9 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 89 | 248 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2.8 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 17 | 47.4 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 27 | 75.2 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 11 | 30.6 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 41 | 114.2 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 597 | 1,663.3 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 124 | 345.5 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 13 | 36.2 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 115 | 320.4 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 46 | 128.2 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 6 | 16.7 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 16 | 44.6 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 122 | 339.9 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 2 | 5.6 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 151 | 420.7 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 8.4 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 6 | 16.7 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 31 |
| Violence | 364 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Theft and burglary | 980 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Damage and public order | 278 |
| Other | 6 |
Questions about crime in Far West
- Is Far West safe?
- Far West: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low 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 West?
- Far West: Weighted crime: 18,589 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Far West?
- Recorded homicides in Far West (12 months to September 2026): 0.
