6Northland
Northland, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 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: 26,770 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 96,338
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 | 5.2 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 72 | 74.7 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 38 | 39.4 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 37 | 38.4 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 6 | 6.2 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 7 | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 65 | 67.5 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 412 | 427.7 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 731 | 758.8 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 320 | 332.2 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 96 | 99.6 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 141 | 146.4 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 19 | 19.7 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 114 | 118.3 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 1,238 | 1,285.1 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 227 | 235.6 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 55 | 57.1 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 527 | 547 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 85 | 88.2 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 11 | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 22 | 22.8 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 545 | 565.7 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 14 | 14.5 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 507 | 526.3 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 12 | 12.5 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 26 | 27 | 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 | 160 |
| Violence | 1,534 |
| Robbery | 96 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,417 |
| Drugs | 22 |
| Damage and public order | 1,078 |
| Other | 26 |
Questions about crime in Northland
- Is Northland safe?
- Northland: 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 Northland?
- Northland: Weighted crime: 26,770 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Northland?
- Recorded homicides in Northland (12 months to September 2026): 5.
