Is Columbus or Upper Arlington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Upper Arlington is safer than Columbus (Safety Score 80/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 827 per 100,000 versus 3,088 for Columbus — 73% lower. Columbus has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Upper Arlington has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Columbus is 25.9x 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 | Upper Arlington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,088.3 | 827.5 | +2,260.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 435.0 | 28.2 | +406.7 |
| Murder Rate | 12.2 | 0.0 | +12.2 |
| Rape Rate | 124.2 | 8.5 | +115.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 87.7 | 14.1 | +73.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 210.7 | 5.7 | +205.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,653.4 | 799.2 | +1,854.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 404.5 | 81.9 | +322.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,706.1 | 590.2 | +1,115.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 542.8 | 127.1 | +415.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus or Upper Arlington safer?
Upper Arlington is safer with a total crime rate of 827 per 100K vs 3,088 for Columbus — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Columbus has a violent crime rate of 435.0 per 100K while Upper Arlington has 28.2. Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington, OH
Upper Arlington, a Columbus suburb, was founded by the King and Godard Land Company. It's known for its tree-lined streets and affluent single-family homes, with a population exceeding 36,000. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 35,410, Upper Arlington has a total crime rate of 827.5 per 100,000 residents.