Is Columbus or New Philadelphia Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Philadelphia is safer than Columbus (Safety Score 88/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 628 per 100,000 versus 3,088 for Columbus — 80% lower. Columbus has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Philadelphia has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Columbus is 52.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Columbus — 5-Year Trend
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New Philadelphia — 5-Year Trend
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Columbus, OH
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Columbus | New Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,088.3 | 627.8 | +2,460.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 435.0 | 115.2 | +319.8 |
| Murder Rate | 12.2 | 0.0 | +12.2 |
| Rape Rate | 124.2 | 11.5 | +112.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 87.7 | 5.8 | +82.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.7 | 97.9 | +112.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,653.4 | 512.6 | +2,140.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 404.5 | 63.4 | +341.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,706.1 | 437.7 | +1,268.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 542.8 | 11.5 | +531.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus or New Philadelphia safer?
New Philadelphia is safer with a total crime rate of 628 per 100K vs 3,088 for Columbus — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Columbus has a violent crime rate of 435.0 per 100K while New Philadelphia has 115.2. New Philadelphia has lower violent crime.
About Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, sits at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Home to The Ohio State University, it's a diverse city with a growing population of over 900,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 915,447, Columbus has a total crime rate of 3,088.3 per 100,000 residents.
About New Philadelphia, OH
New Philadelphia, Ohio, the county seat of Tuscarawas County, sits on the Tuscarawas River. This small city, home to around 17,000 residents, was founded in 1804 by a surveyor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 17,362, New Philadelphia has a total crime rate of 627.8 per 100,000 residents.