Columbia, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbia Police Department serves the city of Columbia, KY in Adair County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 227 violent crimes and 79 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.6 per 100k residents, which is 80.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 20.6 per 100k, 87.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.6 | A | 227 | 106.2 | -80.6% |
| Property Crime | 20.6 | A | 79 | 163.6 | -87.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 9 | 22.2 | -7.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Jamestown | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Russell Springs | 16 miles | A 36.1 | A 72.3 | Violent: 75.4% higher Property: 250.8% higher |
| Campbellsville | 17 miles | F 171.1 | A 42.8 | Violent: 730.1% higher Property: 107.5% higher |
| Edmonton | 20 miles | A 59.0 | A 59.0 | Violent: 186.4% higher Property: 186.4% higher |