The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Near East, Columbus, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Near East

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Near East.

 

Near East, Columbus, OH Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

C
D+
Other Crime Grade
F

$9.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Near East, Columbus, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,582 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Near East 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 Near East, Columbus, OH Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Near East ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of neighborhoods but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Near East's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Near East is 58.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Near East Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Near East varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest areas to 1 in 22 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Near East, Columbus, OH see the most incidents - about 136 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 41 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Near East, Columbus, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Near East for 2025 is $9,275,378. This translates to approximately $749 per resident and $1,582 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Near East. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Near East Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Near East, Columbus, OH: $749
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,: $1225
Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: $259
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Near East is $749 per year, which is $285 more than the national average and $308 more than Columbus's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Near East:
  • In Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,, crime costs $1,225 per person, which is $476 more than in Near East.
  • In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $259 per person, which is $490 less than in Near East

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Near East for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Near East
Cost per Near East Resident
Murder
$1.98 million
$160
Rape/Sexual Assault
$738,869
$60
Robbery
$413,613
$33
Assault
$919,390
$74
Kidnapping
$115,123
$9
Vehicle Theft
$1.02 million
$82
Burglary
$630,792
$51
Theft
$1.15 million
$93
Arson
$38,830
$3
Vandalism
$1.29 million
$105
Animal Cruelty
$3,908
$0
Drug Crimes
$547,443
$44
Identity Theft
$423,494
$34
Total Cost of Crime
$9,275,378
$749

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Near East, 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 Near East totals $17,115,474 ($1,383 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,390,852 ($2,132 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 Near East 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 southwest 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 Near East’s 12,379 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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Near East Crime Breakdown

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 Near East residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.586
Robbery
1.062
Rape
0.9844
Murder
0.0851
Total Violent Crime
4.718 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.93
Vehicle Theft
5.328
Burglary
5.618
Arson
0.1299
Total Property Crime
29.01 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1534
Drug Crimes
5.979
Vandalism
14.63
Identity Theft
4.420
Animal Cruelty
0.0427
Total "Other" Rate
25.22 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Near East is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Near East.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
C+
D+
D
C+
D+
D
C
D+
C-
A-
C
C-
C-
C+
D+
B-
C-
B
B
A-
C
B-
B-
D-
C
D
C
A-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Near East is higher 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-
B-
B-
A
A
A
B-
B-
B-
F
F
F
D+
C
C
C-
B
B
C-
D
D
D+
D+
D+
D+
C
C
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Near East 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 Near East, Columbus, OH average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 18% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Near East schools on SchoolGrade

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