7South East
South East, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 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: 20,757 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 48,672
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 | 3 | 6.2 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 21 | 43.1 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 24 | 49.3 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 13 | 26.7 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 6 | 12.3 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 1 | 2.1 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 32 | 65.7 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 137 | 281.5 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 385 | 791 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 110 | 226 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 21 | 43.1 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 45 | 92.5 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 6 | 12.3 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 35 | 71.9 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 311 | 639 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 75 | 154.1 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 18 | 37 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 184 | 378 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 28 | 57.5 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 2 | 4.1 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 3 | 6.2 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 188 | 386.3 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 1 | 2.1 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 56 | 115.1 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 10.3 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 10 | 20.5 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 65 |
| Violence | 666 |
| Robbery | 21 |
| Theft and burglary | 704 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Damage and public order | 250 |
| Other | 11 |
Questions about crime in South East
- Is South East safe?
- South East: Safety 7 out of 10 (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 South East?
- South East: Weighted crime: 20,757 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in South East?
- Recorded homicides in South East (12 months to September 2026): 3.
