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Columbus, MT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Columbus Police Department serves the city of Columbus, MT in Stillwater County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 96 violent crimes and 155 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.0 per 100k residents, which is 51.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 156.1 per 100k, 4.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate156.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime52.0A96106.2-51.0%
Property Crime156.1C155163.6-4.6%
Aggravated Assault52.0F2422.3+133.8%
Burglary52.0F2724.0+116.5%
Larceny104.1B116116.4-10.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Laurel 29 miles
C 125.1
F 347.5
Violent: 140.4% higher
Property: 122.6% higher
Red Lodge 35 miles
A 37.9
A 37.9
Violent: 27.2% lower
Property: 75.7% lower
Bridger 35 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Billings 57 miles
F 184.6
F 300.8
Violent: 254.7% higher
Property: 92.7% higher
Livingston 58 miles
F 189.6
A 89.2
Violent: 264.5% higher
Property: 42.8% lower