Columbus, Indiana has been experiencing a decrease in crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of only 11.9 compared to the national average of 22.7. This is a positive trend for the city, showing that efforts to combat crime are working. However, the property crime rate in Columbus is still higher than the national average at 60.6. This means that while violent crimes may be less frequent, there is still a significant issue with theft and burglary. It is important for the community to continue to work together and address these issues to create a safer environment for all residents. With a context of the national crime rates, it is evident that Columbus is making progress but there is still work to be done.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus violent crime is 11.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus property crime is 60.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.