The crime rate in Columbia, MO Metro Area is higher than the national average. Violent crime in the area is 23.5 per 100,000 people, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also higher than average at 38.6 per 100,000 people, with the US average being 35.4 per 100,000. This means that local residents need to be extra cautious when it comes to personal safety and security. It's important to be aware of your surroundings and take steps to protect yourself and your property from potential criminal activity.
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.