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Crime & Safety in Columbus, NE

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

Columbus has a violent crime rate of 120 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 55.5 per 100,000, robbery at 12.8, rape at 51.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,534 per 100,000, 22% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,230, burglary at 162, vehicle theft at 141 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Columbus receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent119.6/100K
69% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape51.3/100K
Robbery12.8/100K
Assault55.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,533.8/100K
22% below US avg
Burglary162.4/100K
Theft1,230.5/100K
Vehicle Theft141.0/100K
Arson4.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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