The Columbia, MO Metro Area has been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to background information, the area's violent crime rate of 23.5 is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Columbia, MO Metro Area is also above the national average at 38.6, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The prevalence of crime in this area has caused concern among residents and local authorities as they work to address and combat these issues.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbia Metro Area violent crime is 23.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbia Metro Area property crime is 38.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbia, Missouri does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of O'Fallon, Missouri. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of O'Fallon, Missouri. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.