What's reported in Northland
- Hoarding About 55 percent above the citywide rate.
- Roaches About 45 percent above the citywide rate.
- Junk cars About 30 percent above the citywide rate.
- Trend Reports are up 28% so far this year versus the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and abandoned vehicle complaints.
- 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 Northland
How do reports in Northland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Hoarding 26 reports · 0.3% of all |
1.5× | — | — |
Roaches 91 reports · 1.0% of all |
1.5× | — | |
Vehicles 1,389 reports · 15.4% of all |
1.3× | ↑ Increasing | |
HVAC / Utilities 255 reports · 2.8% of all |
1.2× | — | |
Noise 122 reports · 1.3% of all |
1.1× | — | |
Mold / Water Damage 271 reports · 3.0% of all |
1.04× | ↑ Increasing | |
Landlord / Management 353 reports · 3.9% of all |
1.01× | ↑ Increasing | |
Pest / Rodent 639 reports · 7.1% of all |
1.01× | ↑ Increasing | |
Rats 415 reports · 4.6% of all |
0.97× | ↑ Increasing | |
Overgrowth 3,834 reports · 42.4% of all |
0.95× | ↑ Increasing | |
Sewage 83 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.89× | — | |
Trash 1,619 reports · 17.9% of all |
0.87× | ↑ Increasing | |
Bedbugs 15 reports · 0.2% of all |
0.82× | — | — |
Safety 118 reports · 1.3% of all |
0.77× | — | |
Vacant Structure 331 reports · 3.7% of all |
0.53× | ↑ Increasing | |
Encampment 75 reports · 0.8% of all |
0.53× | ↑ Increasing |
Common questions about Northland
What problems show up most in Northland's city records?
Higher than normal rate of hoarding, roach, and junk car complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Northland sees more hoarding complaints than usual, and roach reports and abandoned vehicle complaints are also more common than in most of the city. The full category table above compares every complaint type against the citywide rate.
Which streets in Northland have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 2600 to 3199 blocks of Azelda St, the 600 to 999 blocks of Moon Rd, and the 3500 to 3999 blocks of Beulah Rd. 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 5,000 different addresses, and no single building or complex dominates. The most-reported stretch is the 2600 to 3199 blocks of Azelda St, with 140 reports from 40 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Northland going up or down?
Up. Reports so far this year are running about 28% ahead of the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and abandoned vehicle complaints.
How serious are the reports in Northland?
15% of the reports for Northland 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 Northland and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
All parts of NorthlandFar North / Polaris·Wake Robin
What should I check before moving to Northland?
Problems here vary block to block, so the area 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. 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 Northland?
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 May. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Northland know?
Tenants in this area most often report hoarding problems and roach problems. Regular unit checks catch the conditions behind these reports before they escalate.
Is Northland 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 9,038 records for Northland, 118 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.