The crime rate in Columbia, SC Metro Area is higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in the area is 30.2, which is 7.5 points higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Columbia, SC Metro Area stands at 49.9 which is 14.5 points above the US average of 35.4. This means that people living in this area face a higher risk of becoming victims of both violent and property crimes compared to other parts of the country. As such it is important for residents to take extra precautions to stay safe and reduce their chances of becoming victims of criminal activities in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbia Metro Area violent crime is 30.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbia Metro Area property crime is 49.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbia, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Greensboro, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.