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Is Columbia City, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,256 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,256, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Columbia City earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,032 per 100K.

Columbia City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricColumbia CityIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1589.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1032.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1589/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Columbia City

Violent crime in Columbia City is close to the national average. The rate of 346.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1589.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,032 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Columbia City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary168
062% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,032
074% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Columbia City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Columbia City
346.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Columbia City
1589.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia City Safety

Is Columbia City safe?
It depends on where in Columbia City you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Columbia City?
193.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1589.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Columbia City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Columbia City has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Columbia City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Columbia City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Columbia City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Columbia City?
No. Crime in Columbia City has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Columbia City compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Columbia City ranks behind about 61% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Columbia City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Columbia City?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Columbia City?
346.3 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (69), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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