Columbus, MS has a significantly higher rate of violent crime than the national average. At 23.2 per 1,000 people, Columbus's rate is nearly double that of the US at 22.7 per 1,000 people. The city also has a much higher rate of property crime compared to the US average. With 63.3 incidents per 1,000 people in Columbus versus 35.4 for the country as a whole, crime can be seen as a serious problem in this Mississippi city. It is important for residents and visitors to take safety precautions when out and about in Columbus.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus violent crime is 23.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus property crime is 63.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.