What's reported in Franklinton
- Encampments About three times the citywide rate, the 3rd highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Vacant buildings About twice 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.
- Spread Problems are spread across the neighborhood. No single building or complex dominates, so check the exact address.
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Where complaints are filed in Franklinton
How do reports in Franklinton compare with the rest of Columbus?
Show the detailed stats for all 14 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 138 reports · 4.3% of all |
2.8× | → Steady | |
Vacant Structure 387 reports · 12.2% of all |
1.8× | ↑ Increasing | |
Overgrowth 1,746 reports · 55.0% of all |
1.2× | → Steady | |
Trash 804 reports · 25.3% of all |
1.2× | → Steady | |
Noise 38 reports · 1.2% of all |
0.99× | — | — |
Rats 117 reports · 3.7% of all |
0.78× | ↑ Increasing | |
Sewage 25 reports · 0.8% of all |
0.77× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 163 reports · 5.1% of all |
0.73× | → Steady | |
Roaches 16 reports · 0.5% of all |
0.73× | — | — |
HVAC / Utilities 52 reports · 1.6% of all |
0.67× | ↓ Decreasing | |
Landlord / Management 74 reports · 2.3% of all |
0.60× | ↑ Increasing | |
Vehicles 207 reports · 6.5% of all |
0.56× | → Steady | |
Safety 29 reports · 0.9% of all |
0.54× | — | — |
Mold / Water Damage 42 reports · 1.3% of all |
0.46× | — |
Common questions about Franklinton
What problems show up most in Franklinton's city records?
Higher than normal rate of encampment and vacant building complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Franklinton sees encampment reports about three times as often as usual, and vacant building reports 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 Franklinton have the most complaints?
Ranked by complaints per address, the most-reported stretches are the 600 to 1399 blocks of W Rich St, the 300 to 1099 blocks of W Broad St, and the 0 to 299 blocks of N Guilford 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 neighborhood rather than concentrated. Reports come from over 1,300 different addresses, and no single building or complex dominates. The most-reported stretch is the 600 to 1399 blocks of W Rich St, with 116 reports from 32 addresses. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Franklinton going up or down?
They are steady. So far this year Franklinton has logged about the same number of reports as the same months last year.
How serious are the reports in Franklinton?
15% of the reports for Franklinton 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 West Side and its next-door neighbors and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
Nearby pagesLincoln Village·Galloway / Prairie Township·Westgate & Hilliard fringe·German Village
What should I check before moving to Franklinton?
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 Franklinton?
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 September. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Franklinton know?
Tenants in this area most often report encampment problems and vacant building problems. Responding to tenant reports before they reach 311 keeps a property out of this dataset.
Is Franklinton 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 3,174 records for Franklinton, 29 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.