Columbia, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbia Police Department serves the city of Columbia, TN in Maury County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,931 violent crimes and 5,649 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 295.2 per 100k residents, which is 177.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 171.7 per 100k, 4.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAnnual Rate295.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,931 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,231 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,649 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents778 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,266 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents583 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 295.2 | F | 6931 | 106.2 | +177.9% |
| Property Crime | 171.7 | C | 5649 | 163.6 | +4.9% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 112 | 5.8 | +7.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 1231 | 22.3 | -6.0% |
| Burglary | 23.0 | C | 778 | 24.0 | -4.2% |
| Larceny | 129.8 | C | 4266 | 116.4 | +11.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 583 | 22.2 | -15.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 0 miles | F 268.8 | B 144.7 | Violent: 8.9% lower Property: 15.7% lower |
| Lewisburg | 20 miles | D 161.4 | B 123.0 | Violent: 45.3% lower Property: 28.4% lower |
| Chapel Hill | 20 miles | F 272.8 | A 54.6 | Violent: 7.6% lower Property: 68.2% lower |
| Cornersville | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 76.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.5% lower |
| Franklin | 22 miles | B 71.3 | A 83.8 | Violent: 75.8% lower Property: 51.2% lower |