Crime & Safety in Columbus, IN

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

Columbus has a violent crime rate of 66 per 100,000 residents, 83% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 13.5 per 100,000, robbery at 13.5, rape at 38.6. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,263 per 100,000, 36% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,091, burglary at 102, vehicle theft at 66 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Columbus receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent65.6/100K
83% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape38.6/100K
Robbery13.5/100K
Assault13.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,262.9/100K
36% below US avg
Burglary102.2/100K
Theft1,091.3/100K
Vehicle Theft65.6/100K
Arson3.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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