8West Scioto
West Scioto, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in Columbus · 4/10 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: 17,479 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 21,638
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) | 8 | 37 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 5 | 23.1 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 4 | 18.5 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 2 | 9.2 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 2 | 9.2 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 13 | 60.1 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 40 | 184.9 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 105 | 485.3 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 67 | 309.6 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 9.2 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 7 | 32.4 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 29 | 134 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 4 | 18.5 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 41 | 189.5 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 253 | 1,169.2 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 50 | 231.1 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 9 | 41.6 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 58 | 268 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 12 | 55.5 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 1 | 4.6 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 7 | 32.4 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 72 | 332.7 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 3 | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 26 | 120.2 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 2 | 9.2 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 5 | 23.1 | 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 | 21 |
| Violence | 227 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft and burglary | 457 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Damage and public order | 103 |
| Other | 5 |
Questions about crime in West Scioto
- Is West Scioto safe?
- West Scioto: Safety 8 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 West Scioto?
- West Scioto: Weighted crime: 17,479 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in West Scioto?
- Recorded homicides in West Scioto (12 months to September 2026): 0.
