Columbia County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in FL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 854 violent crimes and 1,454 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 3813.6 per 100k residents, which is +3490.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 5410.0 per 100k, +3206.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate3813.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents854 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate209.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate1265.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate5410.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,454 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate822.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate4257.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,167 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate314.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 3813.6 | F | 854 | 106.2 | +3490.6% |
| Property Crime | 5410.0 | F | 1454 | 163.6 | +3206.7% |
| Homicide | 16.1 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +2927.2% |
| Rape | 64.5 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +1723.8% |
| Robbery | 209.6 | F | 54 | 5.8 | +3503.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1265.8 | F | 284 | 22.3 | +5587.3% |
| Burglary | 822.4 | F | 231 | 24.0 | +3322.5% |
| Larceny | 4257.0 | F | 1167 | 116.4 | +3558.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 314.4 | F | 52 | 22.2 | +1318.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lake City Police Department
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