Columbus, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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95%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

96%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

95%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Columbus_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	50	n/a (estimate)	96	1,692	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.5	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	33.5	37.5
Robbery	7	n/a	13.5	34.5	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	239.4	256.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	13	313	359
Burglary	43	n/a	82.9	176.8	229.2
Theft	0	n/a	0.0	988.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	213.0	258.8
Property crime	43	n/a (estimate)	83	1,379	1,760

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Columbus crime map

The Columbus crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Columbus as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Columbus crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Columbus crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Columbus crime rates are 95% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Columbus are 96% lower than the national average
In Columbus you have a 1 in 1038 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Columbus is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Columbus has decreased by 27%

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Daily Crime In Columbus (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Columbus, IN per 100,000 people. In Columbus, the total number of daily crimes is 17.55 times less than the Indiana average and 21.98 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Columbus is 23.18 times less than the Indiana average and 26.61 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Columbus has a daily crime rate that is 16.63 times less than the Indiana average and 21.23 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Columbus (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Columbus in comparison to other Indiana communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Columbus safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Columbus being safer than 34% of cities in Indiana and 44% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Indiana cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Columbus. In conclusion, Columbus ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Columbus

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Columbus is 1 in 7410

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Columbus is 1 in 1207

The chance of being a victim of crime in Columbus is 1 in 1038

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Columbus? If you reside in Columbus, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 7410. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 1207 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Columbus, is 1 in 1038.

Year Over Year Crime In Columbus (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Columbus, IN is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Columbus has decreased by 32%, while the property crime rate in Columbus has decreased by 26% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Columbus has decreased by 27% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Columbus police department

Item	Columbus	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	81	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 81 Columbus police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 23.5% less than the Indiana average and 44.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, IN	1,323	44	194	237
Trafalgar, IN	1,244	99	435	534
Princes Lakes, IN	1,424	103	452	554
Hope, IN	1,919	140	618	759
Country Squire Lakes, IN	3,220	210	923	1,133
Edinburgh, IN	4,661	235	1,036	1,271
Scipio, IN	308	255	1,125	1,381
Columbus, IN	48,820	13	83	96

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Florin, CA	48,839	699	2,988	3,687
San Jacinto, CA	48,786	254	1,727	1,982
St. Louis Park, MN	48,874	179	3,327	3,507
Middletown, OH	48,765	370	1,954	2,325
Murray, UT	48,969	278	3,319	3,597
Columbus, IN	48,820	13	83	96

Source: The Columbus, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.