Crime per Capita in Downtown Columbus
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Columbus.
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Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$7.79 million
Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
In 2025, crime will cost $878 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Columbus in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
Is Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Columbus ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of neighborhoods but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Columbus's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Downtown Columbus is 57.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Columbus Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Columbus varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the northeast areas to 1 in 27 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH see the most incidents - about 161 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 25 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Columbus for 2025 is $7,786,738. This translates to approximately $668 per resident and $878 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Downtown Columbus. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Columbus Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH: | $668 |
|---|---|
| Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,: | $1225 |
| Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: | $259 |
| Ohio: | $441 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Columbus is $668 per year, which is $204 more than the national average and $227 more than Columbus's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Columbus:
- In Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,, crime costs $1,225 per person, which is $557 more than in Downtown Columbus.
- In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $259 per person, which is $408 less than in Downtown Columbus
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Columbus for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Downtown Columbus |
Cost per Downtown Columbus Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.33 million |
$114 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$646,908 |
$55 |
Robbery |
$282,501 |
$24 |
Assault |
$996,262 |
$85 |
Kidnapping |
$102,478 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$766,799 |
$66 |
Burglary |
$287,835 |
$25 |
Theft |
$1.40 million |
$120 |
Arson |
$26,295 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$808,096 |
$69 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,715 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$467,267 |
$40 |
Identity Theft |
$667,356 |
$57 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$7,786,738 |
$668 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Downtown Columbus totals $12,316,136 ($1,056 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,102,874 ($1,724 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Crime Maps
When interpreting the Downtown Columbus crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Downtown Columbus’s 11,658 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Downtown Columbus residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.976 |
Robbery |
0.7704 |
Rape |
0.9152 |
Murder |
0.0607 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.722 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
23.22 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.248 |
Burglary |
2.722 |
Arson |
0.0934 |
Total Property Crime |
30.29 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1450 |
Drug Crimes |
5.419 |
Vandalism |
9.703 |
Identity Theft |
7.396 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0431 |
Total "Other" Rate |
22.71 (F) |
Individual Downtown Columbus Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Columbus is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Columbus.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | A- | C | |
C- | C- | C+ | |
C | A- | C+ | |
B | A | A- | |
F | D- | F | |
D | C+ | D+ | |
D | C | D+ | |
D | C+ | D+ | |
C+ | B | B | |
D- | C | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Downtown Columbus is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C | C | |
F | D- | D- | |
A+ | A | A | |
B- | B | B | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
D- | F | F | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
F | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Columbus is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Columbus schools on SchoolGrade
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