What's reported in Marion-Franklin
- Junk cars About 35 percent above the citywide rate.
- Trend Reports are up 43% so far this year versus the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and trash complaints.
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Where complaints are filed in Marion-Franklin
How do reports in Marion-Franklin 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 101 reports · 15.7% of all |
1.3× | → Steady | |
Rats 38 reports · 5.9% of all |
1.3× | — | — |
Vacant Structure 49 reports · 7.6% of all |
1.1× | — | |
Encampment 11 reports · 1.7% of all |
1.1× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 49 reports · 7.6% of all |
1.1× | — | |
Trash 140 reports · 21.8% of all |
1.1× | ↑ Increasing | |
Overgrowth 296 reports · 46.1% of all |
1.03× | ↑ Increasing | |
Sewage 6 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.91× | — | — |
Noise 7 reports · 1.1% of all |
0.90× | — | — |
Mold / Water Damage 12 reports · 1.9% of all |
0.65× | — | — |
Landlord / Management 14 reports · 2.2% of all |
0.56× | — | — |
Safety 6 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.55× | — | — |
HVAC / Utilities 5 reports · 0.8% of all |
0.32× | — | — |
Common questions about Marion-Franklin
What problems show up most in Marion-Franklin's city records?
Higher than normal rate of junk car complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Marion-Franklin sees more abandoned vehicle complaints than usual.
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 14% of reports. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Marion-Franklin going up or down?
Up. Reports so far this year are running about 43% ahead of the same months last year. Most of the change is in overgrowth complaints and trash complaints.
How serious are the reports in Marion-Franklin?
15% of the reports for Marion-Franklin 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 Marion-Franklin?
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 Marion-Franklin?
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 Marion-Franklin 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 Marion-Franklin 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 642 records for Marion-Franklin, 6 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.