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Assault in Columbia, Tennessee (2026)

309.4 per 100K · 15% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Columbia has a assault rate of 309.4 per 100K, which is 15% above the national average of 268.2. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 323 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Columbia, Tennessee is 309.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 15% above the national average of 268.2. That puts Columbia's assault above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Columbia vs State and National Averages

Columbia
309.4
Tennessee Avg
318.6
National Avg
268.2

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Assault in Columbia

1 in 323

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Columbia in a given year, based on the rate of 309.4 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Columbia

C+
Violent Crime442.8/100K · 22% above avg
B
Property Crime1667.8/100K · 9% below avg
C+
Murder6.9/100K · 21% above avg
C
Robbery85.9/100K · 36% above avg

Assault in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Cleveland
C+
345.0
Collierville
C+
351.0
Lebanon
C+
316.2
Gallatin
C
366.5
Brentwood
C
373.2
Mount Juliet
B-
257.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Columbia

How bad is assault in Columbia?
As of 2026, Columbia's assault rate of 309.4 per 100K is 15% above the national average. It ranks behind 55% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Columbia?
As of 2026, 309.4 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Columbia?
Crime rates in Columbia have been stable overall. Assault has not shown significant movement.
How does Columbia's assault compare to Tennessee?
Columbia performs better than most Tennessee cities on assault. Its rate of 309.4 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Columbia?
Based on the rate of 309.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 323 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Columbia safe from assault?
Columbia is about average for assault. The rate of 309.4 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Columbia safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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