Cities / Columbus
Columbus neighborhood safety scores
8 Columbus neighborhoods scored, averaging 64/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.
Go — 3 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- North Columbus· ColumbusNorth Columbus is an expansive suburban sector characterized by master-planned neighborhoods, upscale residential pockets, and thriving retail corrido87Go
- Northeast Columbus· ColumbusNortheast Columbus is an expansive, car-oriented suburban area characterized by well-kept subdivisions, high homeownership, and active retail strips. 86Go
- Northwest Columbus· ColumbusNorthwest Columbus consists of tranquil, well-manicured suburban neighborhoods, upscale riverfront enclaves along Lake Oliver, and quiet commercial pl86Go
Go, stay aware — 1 area
Fine with normal city awareness.
Caution — 1 area
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
No-go after dark — 3 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Southeast Columbus· ColumbusSoutheast Columbus comprises a vast network of mid-century residential neighborhoods, community parks, and automotive-oriented commercial strips along44No-go after dark
- Southwest Columbus· ColumbusSouthwest Columbus is a sprawling, working-class district spanning south of central Columbus toward Fort Moore along the Chattahoochee River basin. It42No-go after dark
- South Columbus· ColumbusSouth Columbus is an expansive, predominantly working-class and suburban district spanning south of the city center toward Fort Moore. It features a m40No-go after dark