4Greater Hilltop
Greater Hilltop, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Columbus · 2/10 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: 46,514 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 69,889
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 | 7 | 10 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 75 | 107.3 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 57 | 81.6 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 47 | 67.2 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 13 | 18.6 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 1 | 1.4 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 102 | 145.9 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 490 | 701.1 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 989 | 1,415.1 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 489 | 699.7 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 9 | 12.9 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 108 | 154.5 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 216 | 309.1 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 34 | 48.6 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 241 | 344.8 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 1,099 | 1,572.5 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 263 | 376.3 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 41 | 58.7 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 396 | 566.6 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 122 | 174.6 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 11 | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 198 | 283.3 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 468 | 669.6 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 13 | 18.6 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 447 | 639.6 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 18 | 25.8 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 101 | 144.5 | 63 |
| Arson | 5 | 7.2 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 7 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 193 |
| Violence | 2,079 |
| Robbery | 108 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,423 |
| Drugs | 198 |
| Damage and public order | 946 |
| Other | 106 |
Questions about crime in Greater Hilltop
- Is Greater Hilltop safe?
- Greater Hilltop: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average 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 Greater Hilltop?
- Greater Hilltop: Weighted crime: 46,514 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Greater Hilltop?
- Recorded homicides in Greater Hilltop (12 months to September 2026): 7.
