4South Side
South Side, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 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: 51,783 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 27,671
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 | 6 | 21.7 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 34 | 122.9 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 16 | 57.8 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 12 | 43.4 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 1 | 3.6 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 1 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 39 | 140.9 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 237 | 856.5 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 416 | 1,503.4 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 200 | 722.8 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 51 | 184.3 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 87 | 314.4 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 9 | 32.5 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 120 | 433.7 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 548 | 1,980.4 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 123 | 444.5 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 33 | 119.3 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 249 | 899.9 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 97 | 350.5 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 6 | 21.7 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 33 | 119.3 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 256 | 925.2 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 9 | 32.5 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 151 | 545.7 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 8 | 28.9 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 56 | 202.4 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 6 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 64 |
| Violence | 895 |
| Robbery | 51 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,272 |
| Drugs | 33 |
| Damage and public order | 424 |
| Other | 57 |
Questions about crime in South Side
- Is South Side safe?
- South Side: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above 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 South Side?
- South Side: Weighted crime: 51,783 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Side?
- Recorded homicides in South Side (12 months to September 2026): 6.
