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Near East, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 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: 67,454 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 18,764
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 | 4 | 21.3 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 23 | 122.6 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 16 | 85.3 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 11 | 58.6 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 5 | 26.6 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 3 | 16 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 53 | 282.5 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 272 | 1,449.6 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 367 | 1,955.9 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 178 | 948.6 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 56 | 298.4 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 69 | 367.7 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 9 | 48 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 40 | 213.2 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 331 | 1,764 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 104 | 554.3 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 10 | 53.3 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 138 | 735.5 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 42 | 223.8 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 0 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 17 | 90.6 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 249 | 1,327 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 4 | 21.3 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 111 | 591.6 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 42.6 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 44 | 234.5 | 63 |
| Arson | 3 | 16 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 4 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 58 |
| Violence | 871 |
| Robbery | 56 |
| Theft and burglary | 743 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Damage and public order | 372 |
| Other | 47 |
Questions about crime in Near East
- Is Near East safe?
- Near East: Safety 2 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 Near East?
- Near East: Weighted crime: 67,454 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Near East?
- Recorded homicides in Near East (12 months to September 2026): 4.
