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Property Crime in Columbia, Tennessee (2026)

1667.8 per 100K · 9% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Columbia has a property crime rate of 1667.8 per 100K, which is 9% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 60 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Columbia, Tennessee is 1667.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 9% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Columbia's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Columbia vs State and National Averages

Columbia
1667.8
Tennessee Avg
2009.1
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Columbia

1 in 60

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Columbia in a given year, based on the rate of 1667.8 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Columbia

C+
Violent Crime442.8/100K · 22% above avg
C+
Murder6.9/100K · 21% above avg
C+
Assault309.4/100K · 15% above avg
C
Robbery85.9/100K · 36% above avg
B-
Burglary243.1/100K · 10% below avg
C+
Theft1482.2/100K · 6% above avg
B-
Vehicle Theft281.0/100K · 12% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Cleveland
C+
2066.4
Collierville
B-
1952.4
Lebanon
C+
2173.5
Gallatin
C+
2096.9
Brentwood
B-
2014.9
Mount Juliet
C+
2187.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Columbia

How bad is property crime in Columbia?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Columbia's property crime rate of 1667.8 per 100K is 9% below the national average of 1832.3. It ranks better than 61% of cities for this crime type.
What is the property crime rate in Columbia?
As of 2026, 1667.8 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Columbia?
Crime rates in Columbia have been stable overall. Property Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Columbia's property crime compare to Tennessee?
Columbia performs better than most Tennessee cities on property crime. Its rate of 1667.8 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Columbia?
Based on the rate of 1667.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 60 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Columbia safe from property crime?
Columbia is about average for property crime. The rate of 1667.8 per 100K is close to 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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