What's reported in Hilltop
- Encampments About 35 percent above the citywide rate.
- Trend About the same number of reports so far this year as the same months last year.
- Spread Problems are spread across the area. No single building or complex dominates, so check the exact address.
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Where complaints are filed in Hilltop
How do reports in Hilltop compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 16 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 194 reports · 2.1% of all |
1.3× | ↓ Decreasing | |
Trash 2,367 reports · 25.7% of all |
1.2× | ↓ Decreasing | |
Vacant Structure 744 reports · 8.1% of all |
1.2× | ↑ Increasing | |
Vehicles 1,180 reports · 12.8% of all |
1.1× | → Steady | |
Overgrowth 4,461 reports · 48.4% of all |
1.1× | → Steady | |
Rats 433 reports · 4.7% of all |
0.99× | → Steady | |
Sewage 86 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.91× | ↑ Increasing | |
Pest / Rodent 547 reports · 5.9% of all |
0.85× | → Steady | |
Safety 127 reports · 1.4% of all |
0.82× | ↑ Increasing | |
Hoarding 13 reports · 0.1% of all |
0.76× | — | — |
Roaches 46 reports · 0.5% of all |
0.72× | ↓ Decreasing | |
HVAC / Utilities 159 reports · 1.7% of all |
0.70× | → Steady | |
Noise 72 reports · 0.8% of all |
0.65× | — | |
Landlord / Management 199 reports · 2.2% of all |
0.56× | ↑ Increasing | |
Mold / Water Damage 141 reports · 1.5% of all |
0.53× | ↑ Increasing | |
Bedbugs 9 reports · 0.1% of all |
0.48× | — | — |
Common questions about Hilltop
What problems show up most in Hilltop's city records?
Higher than normal rate of encampment complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Hilltop sees more encampment reports than usual.
Which streets in Hilltop have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 300 to 599 blocks of Catherine St, the 0 to 799 blocks of Whitethorne Ave, and the 0 to 499 blocks of Lechner Ave. 5 stretches stand out in total. Each one is roughly a hundred addresses, so check the exact address before drawing conclusions.
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Are the problems concentrated in a few buildings?
Problems here are spread across the area rather than concentrated. Reports come from over 4,000 different addresses, and no single building or complex dominates. The most-reported stretch is the 300 to 599 blocks of Catherine St, with 80 reports from 20 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Hilltop going up or down?
They are steady. So far this year Hilltop has logged about the same number of reports as the same months last year.
How serious are the reports in Hilltop?
14% of the reports for Hilltop are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. That is about the same share as 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 parts of Hilltop and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
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What should I check before moving to Hilltop?
Problems here vary block to block, so the area average won't tell you much about one house. 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 Hilltop?
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. Mold and water damage reports here peak in August. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Hilltop know?
Tenants in this area most often report encampment problems. Responding to tenant reports before they reach 311 keeps a property out of this dataset.
Is Hilltop 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 9,214 records for Hilltop, 127 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 area 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.