9Fifth by Northwest
Fifth by Northwest, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Columbus · 4/10 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: 14,407 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 10,877
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 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 6 | 55.2 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 0 | 0 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 0 | 0 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 2 | 18.4 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 0 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 6 | 55.2 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 25 | 229.8 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 21 | 193.1 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 19 | 174.7 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 8 | 73.5 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 8 | 73.5 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 0 | 0 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 9 | 82.7 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 172 | 1,581.3 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 30 | 275.8 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 3 | 27.6 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 41 | 376.9 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 9 | 82.7 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 1 | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 36 | 331 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 1 | 9.2 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 44 | 404.5 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 46 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 1 | 9.2 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 8 |
| Violence | 71 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft and burglary | 273 |
| Drugs | 0 |
| Damage and public order | 86 |
| Other | 1 |
Questions about crime in Fifth by Northwest
- Is Fifth by Northwest safe?
- Fifth by Northwest: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very 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 Fifth by Northwest?
- Fifth by Northwest: Weighted crime: 14,407 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Fifth by Northwest?
- Recorded homicides in Fifth by Northwest (12 months to September 2026): 0.
