5Mid East
Mid East, 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: 38,768 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 54,891
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 | 10 | 18.2 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 45 | 82 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 32 | 58.3 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 28 | 51 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 5 | 9.1 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 1 | 1.8 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 73 | 133 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 349 | 635.8 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 661 | 1,204.2 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 270 | 491.9 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 14.6 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 92 | 167.6 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 150 | 273.3 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 22 | 40.1 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 106 | 193.1 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 603 | 1,098.5 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 156 | 284.2 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 48 | 87.4 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 362 | 659.5 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 66 | 120.2 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 13 | 23.7 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 32 | 58.3 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 427 | 777.9 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 2 | 3.6 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 121 | 220.4 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 7 | 12.8 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 38 | 69.2 | 63 |
| Arson | 3 | 5.5 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 10 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 111 |
| Violence | 1,361 |
| Robbery | 92 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,526 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Damage and public order | 557 |
| Other | 41 |
Questions about crime in Mid East
- Is Mid East safe?
- Mid East: 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 Mid East?
- Mid East: Weighted crime: 38,768 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Mid East?
- Recorded homicides in Mid East (12 months to September 2026): 10.
