2South Linden
South Linden, 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: 90,053 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 10,043
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 | 29.9 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 12 | 119.5 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 22 | 219.1 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 10 | 99.6 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 0 | 0 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 0 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 40 | 398.3 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 155 | 1,543.4 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 308 | 3,066.8 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 134 | 1,334.3 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 36 | 358.5 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 63 | 627.3 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 7 | 69.7 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 35 | 348.5 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 183 | 1,822.2 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 37 | 368.4 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 10 | 99.6 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 108 | 1,075.4 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 23 | 229 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 4 | 39.8 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 14 | 139.4 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 161 | 1,603.1 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 1 | 10 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 46 | 458 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 39.8 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 26 | 258.9 | 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 44 |
| Violence | 637 |
| Robbery | 36 |
| Theft and burglary | 470 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Damage and public order | 212 |
| Other | 26 |
Questions about crime in South Linden
- Is South Linden safe?
- South Linden: 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 South Linden?
- South Linden: Weighted crime: 90,053 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Linden?
- Recorded homicides in South Linden (12 months to September 2026): 3.
