Columbus, IL has been plagued by high levels of crime, particularly in terms of violent and property offenses. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 17.9, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Columbus is 29.5, which is also above the US average of 35.4. This means that the residents of Columbus face a higher risk of being victims of theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes compared to the rest of the country. Despite efforts by local law enforcement to combat crime, the numbers in Columbus continue to be concerning. As a result, the community has been working together to find ways to improve safety and reduce crime in the city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus violent crime is 17.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus property crime is 29.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbus, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Camp Point, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Camp Point, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.