Is Your Neighborhood Safe? US Neighborhood Safety Scores

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Central Columbus

Columbus · Go, stay aware

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66out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Central Columbus features charming historic neighborhoods, parks, and midtown shopping, but safety varies noticeably across adjacent blocks. Daytime visits to parks and local establishments are generally safe and pleasant, though visitors should remain alert to opportunistic property crimes and exercise caution after dark.”
— Gogo, on Central Columbus

Walk score

48/100

Bike score

42/100

Recent local news: Recent local reports highlight targeted Columbus Police Department patrols and community watch initiatives aimed at reducing property thefts and vehicle break-ins around midtown shopping centers and parks.

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedCommunity-FocusedCar-DependentMidtown Commercial

Central Columbus is a historic, multifaceted midtown area connecting the riverfront Uptown district with outer suburban corridors. Anchored by Lakebottom Park and the Wynnton historic area, it combines leafy residential streets, historic homes, and busy commercial strips along Macon Road and 13th Street.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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