2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Springfield, MO vs Columbia, SC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Columbia has 37% less violent crime than Springfield.
- Columbia has 20% less property crime than Springfield.
 Springfield, MOColumbia, SCUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock39.522.7
 Property Crime95.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

   |    Reply

We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Springfield

Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

   |    Reply

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

   |    Reply

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Columbia

Cities with the Least Crime Near Springfield, MissouriCrime Index
 Niangua, MO5.5
 Highlandville, MO9.2
 Pleasant Hope, MO10.75
 Urbana, MO12.05
 Saddlebrooke, MO12.45
 Fremont Hills, MO12.65
 Spokane, MO12.95
 Goodnight, MO16.15
 Walnut Grove, MO16.65
 Nixa, MO16.85

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.