Crime & Safety Report for 1541 Forbes Ave, Columbus, OH 43228

Review crime and safety information near 1541 Forbes Ave, Columbus, OH 43228. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$429,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,815 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 163 offenders within 5 miles and 2935 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

163 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1541 Forbes Ave, Columbus, OH 43228

163 Registered Offenders Nearby
26 Rape
70 Child Involved
14 Assault
58 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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JOHNSON, ROBERT ALLEN

29 years old

Child Involved

2949 PHOENIX AVE HILLIARD, OH, 43026
2.5 Medium
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KUBAT, THOMAS EMMET

45 years old

1715 ATLAS ST COLUMBUS, OH, 43228
1.6 Medium
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MILLER, TRENT RENE

58 years old

Rapist

4445 WEAVER CT N HILLIARD, OH, 43026
4.4 Medium
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SMITH, HARRISON BENNETT

43 years old

Child Involved

2785 HONEYSUCKLE LN HILLIARD, OH, 43026
1.8 Medium
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BERRY, ANDRE CHARLES

25 years old

4698 POINT PLEASANT DR HILLIARD, OH, 43026
3.2 Medium

2935 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2935 Crime & Incidents by Severity
397 Severe
532 Medium
558 Low
1448 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 10:43 PM

Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units respond to a reported fire alarm at a care center on Mill Run Drive in Hilliard, with multiple crews dispatched to the scene.

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 10:12 PM

Avonia Dr., Columbus, OH 43228

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious person incident at a home on Avonia Drive after reports of someone aggressively knocking on the door from more than one caller.

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 10:12 PM

Avonia Dr., Columbus, OH 43228

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a home near Avonia Drive in Columbus for reports of an unknown person knocking aggressively on the door. Multiple callers reported the same suspicious activity.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:26 PM

Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to Harmony Trace near Fishinger Boulevard for a person injured in a fall, possibly in room (number withheld).

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:23 PM

Ruffin Dr, Columbus, OH 43119

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a diabetic emergency was reported near Ruffin Drive. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the location.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School0.4 mi
Alton Darby Elementary School1.8 mi
Darby Creek Elementary School1.8 mi
Hilliard City School District Preschool1.8 mi
Brown Elementary School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1541 Forbes Ave in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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