The crime rate in Columbus, MS Metro Area is of great concern to its residents. According to the latest statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 21.1, just below the national average of 22.7. This means that violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide occur at a slightly lower rate in Columbus compared to the rest of the United States. However, the property crime rate in Columbus is significantly higher at 63.3, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With this context in mind, residents of Columbus, MS Metro Area are constantly vigilant and taking necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property from potential criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus Metro Area violent crime is 21.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus Metro Area property crime is 63.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbus, Mississippi does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hoover, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hoover, Mississippi. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.