6Northeast
Northeast, Columbus, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 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: 33,000 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 30,445
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 | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 28 | 92 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 12 | 39.4 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 10 | 32.8 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 6 | 19.7 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 7 | 23 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 29 | 95.3 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 166 | 545.2 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 225 | 739 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 99 | 325.2 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 16.4 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 41 | 134.7 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 36 | 118.2 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 6 | 19.7 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 14 | 46 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 806 | 2,647.4 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 208 | 683.2 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 19 | 62.4 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 173 | 568.2 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 28 | 92 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 2 | 6.6 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 9 | 29.6 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 301 | 988.7 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 4 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 91 | 298.9 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 9.9 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 17 | 55.8 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 63 |
| Violence | 524 |
| Robbery | 41 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,292 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Damage and public order | 399 |
| Other | 18 |
Questions about crime in Northeast
- Is Northeast safe?
- Northeast: Safety 6 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 Northeast?
- Northeast: Weighted crime: 33,000 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Northeast?
- Recorded homicides in Northeast (12 months to September 2026): 2.
