Is Columbus or Richmond Heights Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Richmond Heights is safer than Columbus (Safety Score 75/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 980 per 100,000 versus 3,088 for Columbus — 68% lower. Columbus has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Richmond Heights has a 82% lower rate.
Note: Columbus is 87.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Columbus, OH
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Columbus | Richmond Heights | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,088.3 | 980.1 | +2,108.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 435.0 | 76.1 | +358.9 |
| Murder Rate | 12.2 | 9.5 | +2.7 |
| Rape Rate | 124.2 | 19.0 | +105.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 87.7 | 28.6 | +59.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.7 | 19.0 | +191.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,653.4 | 904.0 | +1,749.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 404.5 | 152.3 | +252.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,706.1 | 637.6 | +1,068.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 542.8 | 114.2 | +428.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus or Richmond Heights safer?
Richmond Heights is safer with a total crime rate of 980 per 100K vs 3,088 for Columbus — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Columbus has a violent crime rate of 435.0 per 100K while Richmond Heights has 76.1. Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, once home to the Cleveland Zoo's original location. This eastern suburb of Cleveland has a population of over 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 10,509, Richmond Heights has a total crime rate of 980.1 per 100,000 residents.