Columbia, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbia Police Department serves the city of Columbia, PA in Lancaster County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 327 violent crimes and 477 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.9 per 100k residents, which is 11.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 148.6 per 100k, 9.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate118.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents327 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate148.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.9 | C | 327 | 106.2 | +11.9% |
| Property Crime | 148.6 | C | 477 | 163.6 | -9.2% |
| Robbery | 9.9 | F | 20 | 5.8 | +70.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 74 | 22.3 | -55.5% |
| Burglary | 29.7 | D | 65 | 24.0 | +23.7% |
| Larceny | 99.1 | B | 371 | 116.4 | -14.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 37 | 22.2 | -10.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | 0 miles | B 74.5 | A 8.3 | Violent: 37.3% lower Property: 94.4% lower |
| Mount Joy | 0 miles | A 24.0 | A 96.1 | Violent: 79.8% lower Property: 35.4% lower |
| West Lampeter Township | 0 miles | A 28.8 | A 17.3 | Violent: 75.8% lower Property: 88.4% lower |
| Christiana | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| East Hempfield Township | 0 miles | A 44.5 | A 74.2 | Violent: 62.6% lower Property: 50.1% lower |