5North Linden
North Linden, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 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: 36,097 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 28,601
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 | 24.5 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 21 | 73.4 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 16 | 55.9 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 9 | 31.5 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 5 | 17.5 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 0 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 40 | 139.9 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 177 | 618.9 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 317 | 1,108.4 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 110 | 384.6 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 7 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 52 | 181.8 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 55 | 192.3 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 5 | 17.5 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 52 | 181.8 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 299 | 1,045.4 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 81 | 283.2 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 18 | 62.9 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 155 | 541.9 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 15 | 52.4 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 4 | 14 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 41 | 143.4 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 158 | 552.4 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 1 | 3.5 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 74 | 258.7 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 10.5 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 41 | 143.4 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 7 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 51 |
| Violence | 646 |
| Robbery | 52 |
| Theft and burglary | 684 |
| Drugs | 41 |
| Damage and public order | 236 |
| Other | 42 |
Questions about crime in North Linden
- Is North Linden safe?
- North Linden: Safety 5 out of 10 (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 North Linden?
- North Linden: Weighted crime: 36,097 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in North Linden?
- Recorded homicides in North Linden (12 months to September 2026): 7.
