The crime rate in the Columbus, OH Metro Area is lower than the national average. Violent crime is 18.1, which is significantly below the U.S. rate of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Columbus stands at 41.8, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. These figures indicate that overall crime levels in the city are low and relatively safe for residents and visitors alike.
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.