Columbus, NE Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbus Police Department serves the city of Columbus, NE in Platte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 602 violent crimes and 1,574 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.6 per 100k, 26.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,574 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,236 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.5 | A | 602 | 106.2 | -53.4% |
| Property Crime | 119.6 | B | 1574 | 163.6 | -26.9% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 70 | 3.5 | +16.5% |
| Robbery | 8.3 | D | 13 | 5.8 | +41.8% |
| Burglary | 8.3 | A | 213 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 74.2 | A | 1236 | 116.4 | -36.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.1 | F | 120 | 22.2 | +67.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | 22 miles | A 62.3 | A 77.9 | Violent: 26.0% higher Property: 34.9% lower |
| Norfolk | 24 miles | A 50.1 | A 38.5 | Violent: 1.3% higher Property: 67.8% lower |
| Battle Creek | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Madison | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 93.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 22.2% lower |
| Albion | 30 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |