Columbia, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbia Police Department serves the city of Columbia, MO in Boone County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,251 violent crimes and 16,512 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.4 per 100k residents, which is 13.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 175.2 per 100k, 7.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate120.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,251 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,880 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate175.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,512 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,087 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,284 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,041 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.4 | C | 11251 | 106.2 | +13.3% |
| Property Crime | 175.2 | C | 16512 | 163.6 | +7.1% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 49 | 0.5 | +44.5% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 505 | 3.5 | -34.7% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 289 | 5.8 | -60.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 1880 | 22.3 | -41.1% |
| Burglary | 21.6 | B | 2087 | 24.0 | -10.1% |
| Larceny | 129.6 | C | 12284 | 116.4 | +11.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.4 | C | 2041 | 22.2 | +0.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ashland | 0 miles | A 61.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 48.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Centralia | 18 miles | A 63.3 | A 84.4 | Violent: 47.4% lower Property: 51.8% lower |
| Fulton | 22 miles | C 101.8 | B 141.0 | Violent: 15.4% lower Property: 19.5% lower |
| Fayette | 23 miles | F 177.3 | A 35.5 | Violent: 47.3% higher Property: 79.8% lower |