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Columbus, TX Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Columbus Police Department serves the city of Columbus, TX in Colorado County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 163 violent crimes and 254 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 134.3 per 100k residents, which is 26.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 161.1 per 100k, 1.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 D
Annual Rate134.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate161.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate80.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate80.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime134.3D163106.2+26.4%
Property Crime161.1C254163.6-1.5%
Rape53.7F113.5+1418.7%
Larceny80.6B199116.4-30.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft80.6F2822.2+263.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Eagle Lake 0 miles
C 105.5
F 395.5
Violent: 21.5% lower
Property: 145.5% higher
Weimar 0 miles
D 142.8
B 142.8
Violent: 6.4% higher
Property: 11.4% lower
Sealy 25 miles
A 42.7
B 128.2
Violent: 68.2% lower
Property: 20.4% lower
Wallis 25 miles
D 146.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 9.1% higher
Property: N/A
Hallettsville 28 miles
F 219.3
A 36.5
Violent: 63.3% higher
Property: 77.3% lower