Columbus, IN crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate – per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Very Safe
per 1000 residents
Columbus, IN demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (93.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 16 incidents suggests Columbus maintains good community safety standards.
Columbus demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID 16000US1814734, a preliminary analysis reveals a total crime count of 16 incidents. The data categorizes these crimes into two main categories: robbery and property crime. Robbery accounts for a single incident, specifically classified as "Robbery." Property crime constitutes the majority of reported incidents, with a total count of 15. Within property crime, the sub-categories include "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" with 8 incidents, "Stolen Property Offenses" with 3 incidents, and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" with 4 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional information is needed. This includes the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US1814734, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we can calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents, which allows for a standardized comparison against national averages and other localities. Furthermore, knowing the city and state will enable the incorporation of additional data points such as safety scores, safety grades, violent crime rates, property crime rates, crime map data, and zip code-specific crime statistics. Without the city and state, population, and median income, it is impossible to determine the crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Columbus, IN.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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