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Violent Crime in Columbia, Tennessee (2026)

442.8 per 100K · 22% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Columbia has a violent crime rate of 442.8 per 100K, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 226 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Columbia, Tennessee is 442.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Columbia's violent crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Columbia vs State and National Averages

Columbia
442.8
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Columbia

1 in 226

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Columbia in a given year, based on the rate of 442.8 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Columbia

B
Property Crime1667.8/100K · 9% below 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

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Cleveland
C+
455.7
Collierville
C+
440.7
Lebanon
C+
402.6
Gallatin
C+
438.9
Brentwood
C
461.5
Mount Juliet
B-
342.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Columbia

How bad is violent crime in Columbia?
As of 2026, Columbia's violent crime rate of 442.8 per 100K is 22% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Columbia?
As of 2026, 442.8 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Columbia?
Crime rates in Columbia have been stable overall. Violent Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Columbia's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Columbia performs better than most Tennessee cities on violent crime. Its rate of 442.8 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Columbia?
Based on the rate of 442.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 226 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Columbia safe from violent crime?
Columbia is about average for violent crime. The rate of 442.8 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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