7Olentangy West
Olentangy West, 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: 17,727 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 8,738
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 | 68.7 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 1 | 11.4 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 2 | 22.9 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 2 | 22.9 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 1 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 4 | 45.8 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 33 | 377.7 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 35 | 400.5 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 12 | 137.3 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 4 | 45.8 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 6 | 68.7 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 0 | 0 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 6 | 68.7 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 103 | 1,178.8 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 38 | 434.9 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 8 | 91.6 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 263.2 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 3 | 34.3 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 0 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 32 | 366.2 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 1 | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 28 | 320.4 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 1 | 11.4 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 1 | 11.4 | 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 12 |
| Violence | 84 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft and burglary | 187 |
| Drugs | 0 |
| Damage and public order | 62 |
| Other | 1 |
Questions about crime in Olentangy West
- Is Olentangy West safe?
- Olentangy West: 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 Olentangy West?
- Olentangy West: Weighted crime: 17,727 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Olentangy West?
- Recorded homicides in Olentangy West (12 months to September 2026): 0.
