The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Alum Creek

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Alum Creek.

 

South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$2.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,144 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Alum Creek 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 South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. South Alum Creek ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to South Alum Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South Alum Creek is 30.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Alum Creek Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Alum Creek varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northwest areas to 1 in 40 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH see the most incidents - about 57 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH

The total projected cost of crime in South Alum Creek for 2025 is $2,987,321. This translates to approximately $440 per resident and $1,144 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in South Alum Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Alum Creek Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH: $440
Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,: $1225
Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W: $259
Ohio: $441
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Alum Creek is $440 per year, which is $25 less than the national average and $1 less than Columbus's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Alum Creek:
  • In Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland,, crime costs $1,225 per person, which is $786 more than in South Alum Creek.
  • In Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord, W, crime costs $259 per person, which is $180 less than in South Alum Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Alum Creek for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Alum Creek
Cost per South Alum Creek Resident
Murder
$697,883
$103
Rape/Sexual Assault
$367,477
$54
Robbery
$85,738
$13
Assault
$236,896
$35
Kidnapping
$66,753
$10
Vehicle Theft
$444,857
$65
Burglary
$201,558
$30
Theft
$285,823
$42
Arson
$13,882
$2
Vandalism
$286,315
$42
Animal Cruelty
$1,332
$0
Drug Crimes
$172,206
$25
Identity Theft
$126,602
$19
Total Cost of Crime
$2,987,321
$440

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Alum Creek, 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 South Alum Creek totals $6,488,515 ($955 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,475,837 ($1,394 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 South Alum Creek 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 South Alum Creek’s 6,797 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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South Alum Creek 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 South Alum Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.214
Robbery
0.4010
Rape
0.8917
Murder
0.0546
Total Violent Crime
2.561 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.120
Vehicle Theft
4.227
Burglary
3.269
Arson
0.0846
Total Property Crime
15.70 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1620
Drug Crimes
3.425
Vandalism
5.896
Identity Theft
2.406
Animal Cruelty
0.0265
Total "Other" Rate
11.92 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South Alum Creek is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South Alum Creek.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South Alum Creek is lower 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
D-
F
F
F
F
F
A-
A
A
B+
B-
B-
D
D
D
C-
B-
B-
D+
C
C
D-
F
F
F
D+
D+
C
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, South Alum Creek is as safe as the Ohio state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Alum Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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