Columbus, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbus Police Department serves the city of Columbus, WI in Columbia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 93 violent crimes and 267 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.6 per 100k residents, which is 65.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.6 per 100k, 77.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 36.6 | A | 93 | 106.2 | -65.5% |
Property Crime | 36.6 | A | 267 | 163.6 | -77.6% |
Larceny | 36.6 | A | 235 | 116.4 | -68.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Female | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Waterloo | 11 miles | A 27.0 | A 27.0 | Violent: 26.2% lower Property: 26.2% lower |
Beaver Dam | 12 miles | A 18.2 | A 84.7 | Violent: 50.4% lower Property: 131.3% higher |
Sun Prairie | 15 miles | A 62.3 | C 167.8 | Violent: 69.9% higher Property: 357.9% higher |
Fox Lake | 17 miles | F 188.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 413.7% higher Property: N/A |
Juneau | 17 miles | A 40.1 | A 40.1 | Violent: 9.6% higher Property: 9.6% higher |