The crime rate in Columbus, GA is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Columbus is 36.8, while the national average is 22.7, and the property crime rate in Columbus is 75.5, while the national average is 35.4. Clearly, citizens of Columbus are more likely to experience some form of violent or property crime than the average American citizen. It is important that law enforcement agencies and government officials work together to reduce these criminal activities in order to ensure the safety of its citizens and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus violent crime is 36.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus property crime is 75.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.