What's reported in Westgate & Hilliard fringe
- Mold About 4 times the citywide rate, the highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Landlord / management About three times the citywide rate.
- Heat and utilities About three times the citywide rate, the highest of 33 Columbus neighborhoods.
- Trend About the same number of reports so far this year as the same months last year.
- Severity More of the reports here are serious. 29% are rated severe or critical, against 16% citywide.
- Season Abandoned vehicle complaints here peak in April. Across the rest of Columbus they peak in July.
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Where complaints are filed in Westgate & Hilliard fringe
How do reports in Westgate & Hilliard fringe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Mold / Water Damage 52 reports · 12.1% of all |
4.2× | — | |
Landlord / Management 51 reports · 11.9% of all |
3.1× | — | |
HVAC / Utilities 27 reports · 6.3% of all |
2.6× | — | — |
Safety 16 reports · 3.7% of all |
2.2× | — | — |
Roaches 6 reports · 1.4% of all |
2.0× | — | — |
Noise 10 reports · 2.3% of all |
1.9× | — | — |
Sewage 7 reports · 1.6% of all |
1.6× | — | — |
Pest / Rodent 37 reports · 8.6% of all |
1.2× | — | — |
Rats 22 reports · 5.1% of all |
1.1× | — | — |
Vehicles 50 reports · 11.7% of all |
1.00× | — | |
Encampment 6 reports · 1.4% of all |
0.89× | — | — |
Trash 59 reports · 13.8% of all |
0.66× | ↓ Decreasing | |
Overgrowth 126 reports · 29.4% of all |
0.66× | → Steady | |
Vacant Structure 6 reports · 1.4% of all |
0.20× | — | — |
Common questions about Westgate & Hilliard fringe
What problems show up most in Westgate & Hilliard fringe's city records?
Higher than normal rate of mold, landlord, heat and utility, safety, and noise complaints.
Compared with the rest of Columbus, Westgate & Hilliard fringe sees mold and water damage reports about 4 times as often as usual, and landlord and management complaints and heating and utility complaints are also more common than in most of the city. The full category table above compares every complaint type against the citywide rate.
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. For any specific address, run a Block Report to see what has been reported there and next door.
Are reports in Westgate & Hilliard fringe going up or down?
They are steady. So far this year Westgate & Hilliard fringe has logged about the same number of reports as the same months last year.
How serious are the reports in Westgate & Hilliard fringe?
29% of the reports for Westgate & Hilliard fringe are rated severe or critical, such as sewage, no heat, mold, or an active infestation, against 16% citywide. More 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 West Side and its next-door neighbors and Columbus as a whole. Lower is calmer.
Nearby pagesFranklinton·Lincoln Village·Galloway / Prairie Township·Grandview Heights
What should I check before moving to Westgate & Hilliard fringe?
Problems here vary block to block, so the neighborhood average won't tell you much about one house. Heating complaints are more common here than in most of Columbus. Ask when the furnace was last serviced, and tour in cold weather if you can. Mold reports are elevated here. Look closely at bathroom ceilings and basement walls when you tour. 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 Westgate & Hilliard fringe?
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 June. If that is your problem, report it when it starts. Do not wait for the busiest month.
What should landlords and property owners in Westgate & Hilliard fringe know?
Tenants in this area most often report mold and water damage problems and landlord and management problems. Fixing leaks fast and venting bathrooms prevents the complaints that recur most here.
Is Westgate & Hilliard fringe 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 429 records for Westgate & Hilliard fringe, 16 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.