9Northwest
Northwest, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Columbus · 5/10 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: 13,413 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 43,280
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) | 13 | 30 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 11 | 25.4 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 5 | 11.6 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 1 | 2.3 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 2 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 11 | 25.4 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 83 | 191.8 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 176 | 406.7 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 74 | 171 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2.3 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 22 | 50.8 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 24 | 55.5 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 10 | 23.1 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 27 | 62.4 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 368 | 850.3 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 113 | 261.1 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 7 | 16.2 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 110 | 254.2 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 11 | 25.4 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 3 | 6.9 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 4 | 9.2 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 124 | 286.5 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 7 | 16.2 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 53 | 122.5 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 1 | 2.3 | 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 | 32 |
| Violence | 345 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Theft and burglary | 673 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Damage and public order | 184 |
| Other | 1 |
Questions about crime in Northwest
- Is Northwest safe?
- Northwest: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very 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 Northwest?
- Northwest: Weighted crime: 13,413 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Northwest?
- Recorded homicides in Northwest (12 months to September 2026): 0.
