Columbus, TX has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 15.7 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Columbus is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 31.3 per 1,000 residents compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Columbus may have a lower risk of being a victim of a violent crime, they may still be at risk for property crimes such as burglary or theft. It is important for the community to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent crime, despite the relatively low rates in Columbus.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus property crime is 31.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.