What's reported in Driving Park
- Sewage About three times the citywide rate, the 2nd highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Trend About the same number of reports so far this year as the same months last year.
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Where complaints are filed in Driving Park
How do reports in Driving Park compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sewage 20 reports · 2.9% of all |
2.8× | — | — |
Safety 17 reports · 2.4% of all |
1.4× | — | — |
HVAC / Utilities 19 reports · 2.7% of all |
1.1× | — | — |
Vehicles 90 reports · 12.9% of all |
1.1× | ↓ Decreasing | |
Overgrowth 333 reports · 47.7% of all |
1.1× | ↑ Increasing | |
Trash 140 reports · 20.1% of all |
0.97× | ↑ Increasing | |
Rats 29 reports · 4.2% of all |
0.88× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 41 reports · 5.9% of all |
0.84× | → Steady | |
Vacant Structure 40 reports · 5.7% of all |
0.84× | → Steady | |
Landlord / Management 21 reports · 3.0% of all |
0.78× | — | — |
Noise 6 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.71× | — | — |
Mold / Water Damage 13 reports · 1.9% of all |
0.65× | — | — |
Common questions about Driving Park
What problems show up most in Driving Park's city records?
Higher than normal rate of sewage complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Driving Park sees sewage complaints about three times as often as usual.
Which streets in Driving Park have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 1200 to 1699 blocks of Oakwood Ave, the 1200 to 1799 blocks of Lockbourne Rd, and the 1200 to 1699 blocks of Wilson 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?
Reports here are neither tightly clustered nor fully spread out. The ten most-reported addresses hold about 16% of reports. The most-reported stretch is the 1200 to 1699 blocks of Oakwood Ave, with 67 reports from 24 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Driving Park going up or down?
They are steady. So far this year Driving Park has logged about the same number of reports as the same months last year.
How serious are the reports in Driving Park?
16% of the reports for Driving Park 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 rest of South Side and its next-door neighbors and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
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What should I check before moving to Driving Park?
Problems here vary block to block, so the neighborhood 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 Driving Park?
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 Driving Park know?
Tenants in this area most often report sewage problems. Clearing drain lines before backups reach a unit prevents the worst complaints filed here.
Is Driving Park 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 698 records for Driving Park, 17 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.