What's reported in Blacklick / Brice
- Encampments About three times the citywide rate, the highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Mold About three times the citywide rate, the 2nd highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Landlord / management About twice the citywide rate.
- Trend Reports are up 22% so far this year versus the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and trash complaints.
- Severity More of the reports here are serious. 21% are rated severe or critical, against 16% citywide.
- Season General pest reports here peak in March. Across the rest of Columbus they peak in July.
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Where complaints are filed in Blacklick / Brice
How do reports in Blacklick / Brice compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 14 categories
Every category with at least 5 reports here. Category names link to the citywide guide.
| Category | vs citywide | Trend · 2026 vs 2025 | By month · Jan – Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
Encampment 21 reports · 4.4% of all |
2.8× | — | — |
Mold / Water Damage 36 reports · 7.6% of all |
2.6× | → Steady | — |
Landlord / Management 46 reports · 9.7% of all |
2.5× | — | |
Roaches 8 reports · 1.7% of all |
2.4× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 46 reports · 9.7% of all |
1.4× | → Steady | |
Sewage 6 reports · 1.3% of all |
1.2× | — | — |
Noise 7 reports · 1.5% of all |
1.2× | — | — |
Safety 8 reports · 1.7% of all |
1.00× | — | — |
Rats 21 reports · 4.4% of all |
0.93× | — | — |
Vehicles 48 reports · 10.1% of all |
0.86× | ↑ Increasing | |
Overgrowth 165 reports · 34.7% of all |
0.78× | ↑ Increasing | |
Trash 63 reports · 13.2% of all |
0.64× | ↑ Increasing | |
HVAC / Utilities 6 reports · 1.3% of all |
0.51× | — | — |
Vacant Structure 6 reports · 1.3% of all |
0.18× | — | — |
Common questions about Blacklick / Brice
What problems show up most in Blacklick / Brice's city records?
Higher than normal rate of encampment, mold, landlord, roach, and pest complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Blacklick / Brice sees encampment reports about three times as often as usual, and mold and water damage reports and landlord and management complaints are also more common than in most of the city. The full category table above compares every complaint type against the citywide rate.
Are the problems concentrated in a few buildings?
Reports here are neither tightly clustered nor fully spread out. The ten most-reported addresses hold about 17% of reports. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Blacklick / Brice going up or down?
Up. Reports so far this year are running about 22% ahead of the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and trash complaints.
How serious are the reports in Blacklick / Brice?
21% of the reports for Blacklick / Brice are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. More of the reports here are serious than in Columbus overall. The rest are moderate or low, like tall grass, trash, or a junk car.
Share of reports rated severe or critical, next to the places next door and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
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What should I check before moving to Blacklick / Brice?
Problems here vary block to block, so the neighborhood average won't tell you much about one house. Pest reports are more common here than in most of Columbus. Ask about the building's pest treatment history before you sign. Mold reports are elevated here. Look closely at bathroom ceilings and basement walls when you tour. Before you sign, search the exact address to see what has been reported at that building and on its block.
How do I report a problem in Blacklick / Brice?
Reports are what inspectors act on. If you see pests, mold, or no heat, report it to 311. It becomes part of the public record you're reading now. Overgrowth complaints here peak in June. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Blacklick / Brice know?
Tenants in this area most often report encampment problems and mold and water damage problems. Responding to tenant reports before they reach 311 keeps a property out of this dataset.
Is Blacklick / Brice safe?
This site does not track crime, so it cannot answer that. It tracks what residents report to the city about property and living conditions. Of the 476 records for Blacklick / Brice, 8 are safety complaints such as gas leaks, exposed wiring, or missing smoke detectors. For crime data, use the Columbus Division of Police. For one specific address, run a Block Report.
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Data comes from official City of Columbus code enforcement records (Accela portal + ArcGIS REST API). Comparison figures are computed against the full citywide dataset; "above the citywide rate" means a category's share of complaints in this neighborhood is higher than its share citywide. Complaints are reports filed with the city — they may be unverified, resolved, or in dispute. Categories are assigned by automated keyword matching and may include mismatches. Individual property records are surfaced through search, not listed on this page.