6University District
University District, Columbus, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 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: 23,337 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 50,530
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 | 5 | 9.9 | 8.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 16 or older) | 50 | 99 | 73.4 |
| Rape and sexual assault (victim 15 or younger) | 7 | 13.9 | 51.8 |
| Molestation (victim 15 or younger) | 4 | 7.9 | 35.3 |
| Molestation (victim 16 or older) | 4 | 7.9 | 10.1 |
| Molestation (age not given) | 3 | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Violence | |||
| Felony assault | 37 | 73.2 | 87.4 |
| Assault | 222 | 439.3 | 471.7 |
| Domestic violence | 166 | 328.5 | 779.3 |
| Ohio's offence of harming, or threatening to harm, a family or household member. | |||
| Menacing (threats) | 132 | 261.2 | 372.7 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 48 | 95 | 98.9 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 172 | 340.4 | 176.3 |
| Attempted burglary | 23 | 45.5 | 24.6 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Breaking and entering | 72 | 142.5 | 176.7 |
| Ohio's lesser break-in offence, mostly into empty buildings, sheds and garages. | |||
| Theft | 1,019 | 2,016.6 | 1,401.6 |
| Felony theft | 114 | 225.6 | 314.8 |
| Theft of a number plate | 19 | 37.6 | 47 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 235 | 465.1 | 445.9 |
| Attempted motor vehicle theft | 37 | 73.2 | 97.4 |
| Attempts only. | |||
| Unauthorised use of a motor vehicle | 4 | 7.9 | 10.4 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 3 | 5.9 | 52.6 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Criminal damage | 287 | 568 | 584.8 |
| Vandalism | 8 | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| Trespass | 234 | 463.1 | 363.2 |
| Disorderly conduct | 15 | 29.7 | 17.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons offences | 17 | 33.6 | 63 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 2.3 |
Source: Columbus Division of Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 68 |
| Violence | 559 |
| Robbery | 48 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,695 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Damage and public order | 544 |
| Other | 18 |
Questions about crime in University District
- Is University District safe?
- University District: Safety 6 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 University District?
- University District: Weighted crime: 23,337 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in University District?
- Recorded homicides in University District (12 months to September 2026): 5.
