Columbus Metro Area, OH Crime


Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Ohio / Columbus Metro Area / Counties / Cities / Zip Codes
The Columbus, OH Metro Area has a lower-than-average rate of violent crime, at 18.1 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher at 41.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Columbus may have a relatively lower risk of being a victim of a violent crime, they may face a higher risk of property crime. Despite efforts to improve safety and reduce crime in the area, there are still ongoing issues with theft, vandalism, and other property crimes. This highlights the need for continued efforts to address crime in Columbus, especially in regards to property crimes.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Columbus Metro Area violent crime is 18.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus Metro Area property crime is 41.8. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Columbus, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Columbus, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Columbus, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Bexley, OH Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000  Unlock15.87.9150.531.73492.8823.72510.7158.4
2001  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2002  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2003  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2004  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2005  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2006  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2007  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2008  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2009  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2010  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2011  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2012  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2013  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2014  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2015  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2016  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2017  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2018  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock
2019  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Bexley, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Gahanna, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Whitehall, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Clinton Township, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32013
Columbus, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Minerva Park, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52013
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Columbus, OH  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
Detroit, MI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1642019
Indianapolis, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1712018
Louisville, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1942019
Louisville, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1942003
Chicago, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2792019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

Climate

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.