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Murder in Columbia, Tennessee (2026)

6.9 per 100K · 21% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Columbia has a murder rate of 6.9 per 100K, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,493 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Columbia, Tennessee is 6.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Columbia's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Columbia vs State and National Averages

Columbia
6.9
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Columbia

1 in 14,493

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Columbia in a given year, based on the rate of 6.9 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Columbia

C+
Violent Crime442.8/100K · 22% above avg
B
Property Crime1667.8/100K · 9% below avg
C+
Assault309.4/100K · 15% above avg
C
Robbery85.9/100K · 36% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Cleveland
C
8.2
Collierville
B-
4.9
Lebanon
B-
5.5
Gallatin
C
8.3
Brentwood
C+
6.8
Mount Juliet
C+
6.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Columbia

How bad is murder in Columbia?
As of 2026, Columbia's murder rate of 6.9 per 100K is 21% above the national average. It ranks behind 57% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Columbia?
As of 2026, 6.9 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Columbia?
Crime rates in Columbia have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Columbia's murder compare to Tennessee?
Columbia performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Columbia?
Based on the rate of 6.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,493 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Columbia safe from murder?
Columbia is about average for murder. The rate of 6.9 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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