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Crime & Safety in Columbia, SC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Columbia has a violent crime rate of 775 per 100,000 residents, 104% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 523.2 per 100,000, robbery at 164.4, rape at 65.8. The murder rate is 21.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,252 per 100,000, 168% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,899, burglary at 685, vehicle theft at 669 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 65 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Columbia receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Columbia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent775.1/100K
104% above US avg
Murder21.7/100K
244% above US avg
Rape65.8/100K
Robbery164.4/100K
Assault523.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,252.3/100K
168% above US avg
Burglary684.7/100K
Theft3,898.7/100K
Vehicle Theft669.0/100K
Arson11.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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