Columbia County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,196 violent crimes and 4,375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1951.4 per 100k residents, which is 1737.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 2752.0 per 100k, 1582.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1951.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,196 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate106.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate642.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents882 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate2752.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,375 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate411.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,167 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate2173.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,904 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate159.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1951.4 | F | 3196 | 106.2 | +1737.3% |
| Property Crime | 2752.0 | F | 4375 | 163.6 | +1582.1% |
| Homicide | 8.1 | F | 13 | 0.5 | +1413.6% |
| Rape | 33.1 | F | 95 | 3.5 | +835.2% |
| Robbery | 106.5 | F | 112 | 5.8 | +1730.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 642.0 | F | 882 | 22.3 | +2784.4% |
| Burglary | 411.2 | F | 1167 | 24.0 | +1611.2% |
| Larceny | 2173.1 | F | 2904 | 116.4 | +1767.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 159.7 | F | 294 | 22.2 | +620.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Lake City Police Department
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