The small town of Columbus, NJ, zip code 08022, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is only 5, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Columbus can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher at 9.4, still lower than the US average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the town's close-knit community and strong neighborhood watch programs. Despite the low crime rates, it's important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the local authorities.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbus (zip 08022) violent crime is 5.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbus (zip 08022) property crime is 9.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbus, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mansfield township (Burlington County), New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mansfield township (Burlington County), New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.