Columbus, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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94%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

95%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

94%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Columbus_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	68	n/a (estimate)	132	1,876	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	34.1	38.0
Robbery	10	n/a	19.4	40.4	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	252.1	264.1
Violent crime	10	n/a (estimate)	19	332	364
Burglary	58	n/a	112.3	218.3	250.7
Theft	0	n/a	0.0	1,089.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	235.7	318.7
Property crime	58	n/a (estimate)	112	1,543	1,917

Columbus crime map

The Columbus crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Columbus as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Columbus crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Columbus crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Columbus crime rates are 94% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Columbus are 95% lower than the national average
In Columbus you have a 1 in 760 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Columbus is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Columbus has decreased by 96%

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Daily Crime In Columbus (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Columbus, IN per 100,000 people. In Columbus, the total number of daily crimes is 14.25 times less than the Indiana average and 17.32 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Columbus is 17.16 times less than the Indiana average and 18.79 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Columbus has a daily crime rate that is 13.75 times less than the Indiana average and 17.07 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Columbus (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Columbus in comparison to other Indiana communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Columbus safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Columbus being safer than 32% of cities in Indiana and 44% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Indiana cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Columbus. In conclusion, Columbus ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Columbus

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Columbus is 1 in 5166

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Columbus is 1 in 891

The chance of being a victim of crime in Columbus is 1 in 760

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Columbus? If you reside in Columbus, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 5166. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 891 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Columbus, is 1 in 760.

Year Over Year Crime In Columbus (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Columbus, IN is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Columbus has decreased by 86%, while the property crime rate in Columbus has decreased by 96% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Columbus has decreased by 96% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Columbus police department

Item	Columbus	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	81	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 81 Columbus police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 23.5% less than the Indiana average and 44.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, IN	1,323	47	217	263
Trafalgar, IN	1,244	105	487	591
Princes Lakes, IN	1,424	109	505	614
Hope, IN	1,919	149	692	841
Country Squire Lakes, IN	3,220	222	1,033	1,255
Edinburgh, IN	4,661	160	1,347	1,507
Scipio, IN	308	271	1,259	1,530
Columbus, IN	48,820	19	112	132

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Florin, CA	48,839	730	3,344	4,075
San Jacinto, CA	48,786	409	2,175	2,584
St. Louis Park, MN	48,874	141	3,306	3,447
Middletown, OH	48,765	193	2,260	2,453
Murray, UT	48,969	302	3,976	4,278
Columbus, IN	48,820	19	112	132

Source: The Columbus, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.