261 N Wayne Ave Crime & Safety Report

Safety overview

Total Registered Sex Offenders:

155

within 2 miles

within 1 mile

Total Reported Incidents & Crimes

13698

Last 12 months

Neighborhood Score

Severe Danger

Persistent criminal activity, including violent crimes, shootings, or gang-related incidents. High density of sex offenders. Extreme caution needed.

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Full report contains 500 offenders within 5 miles and 13698 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

500 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 261 N Wayne Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

100 Rape

167 Child Involved

57 Assault

200 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Address	Distance	Risk
KUBAT, THOMAS EMMET 45 years old	1715 ATLAS ST COLUMBUS, OH, 43228	4.5	Medium
DRAKE, JOEL ANTHONY LEE 31 years old	3040 MC KINLEY AVENUE COLUMBUS, OH, 43204	1.9	Medium
PORTER, DONNIE L 66 years old Violent	2800 MARLANE CT GROVE CITY, OH, 43123	4.4	Medium
LONGAZEL, JOSHUA RYAN 37 years old	5040 NIKE DR HILLIARD, OH, 43026	4.8	Medium
MCKNIGHT, KYLE 28 years old Child Involved	1006 DUBLIN RD COLUMBUS, OH, 43215	1.5	Medium

13698 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1849 Severe

2280 Medium

2844 Low

6725 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 10:55 PM	N Huron Ave, Columbus, OH 43204	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency reported near Westerville Estates on Finch Road at cross streets Huron Avenue and Harlem Road. Medic 451 dispatched to respond.
Disturbance 07/16/2026 10:46 PM	Cleveland Ave & E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man in a black shirt and black shorts running in and out of traffic near East Fifth and Cleveland Avenue, reportedly approaching cars and asking for help before leaving the area.
Domestic Dispute 07/16/2026 10:36 PM	Plum St, Columbus, OH 43204	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a repeat disturbance at a residence near Plum St in Columbus, where a caller says a roommate is still arguing and officers are requested to return.
Fire 07/16/2026 10:21 PM	S Front St, Columbus, OH	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters are dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a business on South Front Street in Columbus, with an engine and ladder company responding and nearby cross streets mentioned for location.
Suspicious Activity 07/16/2026 10:20 PM	Thomas Ave, Columbus, OH 43223	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a coordinated perimeter and search, including use of a K-9 and a drone, for at least one fleeing suspect reported hiding near houses and a camper in the area of Thomas Avenue, Union, and Central. A camper near Thomas Avenue was checked and found clear, and a witness reported seeing one person run through the area into nearby woods.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

School	Distance
Highland Elementary School	0.5 mi
Educational Academy for Boys & Girls	0.6 mi
West Broad Elementary School	0.6 mi
West High School	0.8 mi
Valleyview Elementary School	0.9 mi
Westmoor Middle School	0.9 mi
Burroughs Elementary School	1.2 mi
Westgate Alternative Elementary School	1.3 mi
Great Western Academy	1.3 mi
Zenith Academy West	1.4 mi
Starling PK-8	1.5 mi
West Mound Elementary School	1.6 mi
Hilltonia Middle School	1.6 mi
Franklinton Prep High School	1.7 mi
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 261 N Wayne Ave in a low-crime area?

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