What's reported in Far South / Steelton
- Junk cars About 60 percent above the citywide rate.
- Trend Reports are up 18% so far this year versus the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and abandoned vehicle complaints.
- Severity Fewer of the reports here are serious. 12% are rated severe or critical, against 16% citywide.
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Where complaints are filed in Far South / Steelton
How do reports in Far South / Steelton compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Vehicles 223 reports · 18.5% of all |
1.6× | ↑ Increasing | |
Overgrowth 564 reports · 46.8% of all |
1.05× | ↑ Increasing | |
Trash 245 reports · 20.3% of all |
0.98× | → Steady | |
Rats 52 reports · 4.3% of all |
0.91× | — | |
Pest / Rodent 74 reports · 6.1% of all |
0.88× | — | |
Encampment 16 reports · 1.3% of all |
0.84× | — | — |
Noise 10 reports · 0.8% of all |
0.69× | — | — |
Vacant Structure 55 reports · 4.6% of all |
0.67× | — | |
Sewage 8 reports · 0.7% of all |
0.65× | — | — |
Mold / Water Damage 19 reports · 1.6% of all |
0.55× | — | — |
Safety 9 reports · 0.7% of all |
0.44× | — | — |
Landlord / Management 19 reports · 1.6% of all |
0.41× | — | — |
HVAC / Utilities 11 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.37× | — | — |
Common questions about Far South / Steelton
What problems show up most in Far South / Steelton's city records?
Higher than normal rate of junk car complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Far South / Steelton sees more abandoned vehicle complaints than usual.
Which streets in Far South / Steelton have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 2700 to 3499 blocks of S High St. 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 11% of reports. The most-reported stretch is the 2700 to 3499 blocks of S High St, with 65 reports from 25 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Far South / Steelton going up or down?
Up. Reports so far this year are running about 18% 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 Far South / Steelton?
12% of the reports for Far South / Steelton are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. Fewer 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 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 Far South / Steelton?
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 Far South / Steelton?
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. General pest reports here peak in July. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Far South / Steelton know?
Tenants in this area most often report abandoned vehicle problems. Responding to tenant reports before they reach 311 keeps a property out of this dataset.
Is Far South / Steelton 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 1,204 records for Far South / Steelton, 9 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.