How safe is the Columbus campus of Ohio State?
The closer you are to High Street between Lane Avenue and up to around Taco Bell and 7 Eleven is where you should be okay at, but someone did get robbed behind that Taco Bell. Stay out of the Short North area near 4th and 5th and try carrying some mace or a pocket knife.
Really anywhere you go, you could be in danger, but one thing you should not do; is not talk to anyone you don’t know, don’t count your money in front of no one and always keep a watch out all around you from all distances. Criminals look for easy targets, so if you walk in a group you should be good.
Generally speaking, it is safe. However, this is a large campus located in a major metropolitan area, and it is not immune to the crimes that occur everywhere. If you follow the common sense security precautions used at home and listed here, you will greatly reduce the chance that you will become a crime victim: – Lock your doors and windows, especially when you are away. – Do not leave your bookbag unattended. – Mark your valuables, especially computers and bicycles, and leave un-needed and very valuable items at home. – Keep a separate record of serial numbers on computers, stereos, and similar items of property. – Do not leave valuables in open view in your parked vehicle; cover or place in the trunk. – Use a good quality bicycle lock. – Follow fire safety regulations and practices. – After dark, stay on well-lit and well-traveled paths. Walk with a friend. – Be familiar with the locations of “blue light” emergency phones. – DO NOT lend your ID card or key to anyone. – Do not let un
