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Columbus, Ohio: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Columbus, 36% higher than the rate across Ohio (2.8). Its median household earns $66,082 and the median home value is $250,000+. Population: about 914,802 (Census, 2020-2024). Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Columbus?
In 2025 the Columbus Police Department reported 3,517 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.7 per 1,000 people. That is 36% higher than the Ohio rate (2.8), and 14% higher than the national rate (3.3). 84 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 23,522 (25.0 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 4.8 per 1,000, about 2.4 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 6,277 were reported, the count is down 44%.
| Offense (2025) | Columbus count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 3,517 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 84 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 987 | 1.0 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 968 | 1.0 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,478 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 23,522 | 25.0 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 3,592 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,413 | 16.4 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,517 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Columbus changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,277 | 30,974 | 212 |
| 2022 | 4,865 | 32,489 | 136 |
| 2023 | 4,871 | 30,339 | 147 |
| 2024 | 4,431 | 28,284 | 117 |
| 2025 | 3,517 | 23,522 | 84 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Columbus Police Department's own reports.
How does Columbus compare with Ohio?
Households in Columbus have a median income of $66,082 (Ohio: $71,389). The median owner-occupied home is worth $250,000+ by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,295 a month. About 914,802 people live on 222 square miles of land, roughly 4,129 per square mile. The city lies in Franklin County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Columbus | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 914,802 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,082 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,000+ | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,295 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 44.1% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Columbus?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Columbus: Air Force Plant 85. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Columbus. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Julian Griggs Dam (52 ft) and Thoreau Pond Dam (25 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Franklin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Columbus?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 16 highway work zones in Columbus city limits (13 active that day). Where crews are working: I-70, I-71 and I-270. 15 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Columbus?
Federal school lists place 223 public and 51 private schools within Columbus. 29 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: A W Marion State Park, Alum Creek State Park, Delaware State Park and Madison Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Columbus
Gun shops
28 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Columbus city limits, plus 23 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 22 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneers & Appraisers (Columbus), Big Bucks Pawn Shop (Columbus), Buy Here Sell Here (2 in Columbus), Cabela's 442 (Columbus), Capital Pawn Shop (Columbus), Cash America Pawn (Columbus), Cash In A Dash Pawn Shop (Columbus), Dash 2 Cash Pawn Shop (Columbus) and 19 more.
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Columbus city limits: ABC Liquor (Columbus), Arena Wine & Spirits (Columbus), Bexley Liquor Agency (Columbus), Buckeye Wine & Spirits, Central Point Liquor Agency Inc. (Columbus), Chateau Wine and Spirits (Columbus), Galloway Wine and Spirits (Columbus), Honey-Bee Drive Thru Liquor Agency (Columbus) and 4 more. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Columbus city limits: Planned Parenthood Of Greater Ohio (Columbus) and Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio-North Columbus Health Center (Columbus).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Columbus?
In 2025, Columbus had 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (3,517 reported), 36% higher than the Ohio rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 25.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Columbus?
$66,082 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Columbus?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $250,000+ (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Columbus?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Franklin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Newark, OH (30 mi) · Springfield, OH (43 mi) · Kettering, OH (65 mi) · Dayton, OH (66 mi) · Middletown, OH (80 mi) · Hamilton, OH (93 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Franklin County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Columbus city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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