7Far East
Far East, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in Columbus · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 38 places in Columbus (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 19,376 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 62,897
How accurate: in 2026-09, 92% of the 38 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Columbus Division of Police (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 6 | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 27 | 42.9 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 19 | 30.2 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 12 | 19.1 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 4 | 6.4 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 2 | 3.2 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 30 | 47.7 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 175 | 278.2 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 400 | 636 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 137 | 217.8 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1.6 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 15 | 23.8 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 73 | 116.1 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 13 | 20.7 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 71 | 112.9 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 594 | 944.4 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 139 | 221 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 25 | 39.7 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 155 | 246.4 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 38 | 60.4 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 5 | 7.9 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 5 | 7.9 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 351 | 558.1 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 4 | 6.4 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 146 | 232.1 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 6.4 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 16 | 25.4 | 63 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 6 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 64 |
| Violence | 743 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,113 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Damage and public order | 505 |
| Other | 16 |
Questions about crime in Far East
- Is Far East safe?
- Far East: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 38 places in Columbus (10 = lowest crime). 2 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Far East?
- Far East: Weighted crime: 19,376 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Far East?
- Recorded homicides in Far East (12 months to September 2026): 6.
