The crime rate in Columbus, KS is lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in Columbus, KS is 19 compared to the US average of 22.7 while the property crime rate is 36.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that Columbus is a relatively safe city with low crime rates compared to other cities across the United States. With such low numbers, residents can feel assured that they are living in an area where criminal activity isn't as prevalent as it may be elsewhere and enjoy their community with peace of mind.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus violent crime is 19.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus property crime is 36.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.