The town of Columbia, IL has seen a rise in crime in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 9.2 compared to the national average of 22.7. This has caused concern among the residents, who are used to living in a relatively safe and peaceful community. The property crime rate in Columbia is also higher than the national average, at 17.8 compared to 35.4. This means that residents are not only at risk of violent crimes, but also theft and vandalism. It is important for law enforcement to address these issues and for the community to come together to find solutions to reduce these crime rates and ensure the safety of all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbia violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbia property crime is 17.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.