Columbus, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Columbus Police Department serves the city of Columbus, KS in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 208 violent crimes and 293 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.9 per 100k residents, which is 34.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 174.7 per 100k, 6.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BRape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.9 | B | 208 | 106.2 | -34.2% |
| Property Crime | 174.7 | C | 293 | 163.6 | +6.8% |
| Rape | 34.9 | F | 3 | 3.5 | +888.0% |
| Burglary | 69.9 | F | 55 | 24.0 | +190.8% |
| Larceny | 104.8 | C | 203 | 116.4 | -9.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 0 miles | A 36.4 | A 72.9 | Violent: 47.9% lower Property: 58.3% lower |
| Baxter Springs | 0 miles | D 131.2 | D 209.9 | Violent: 87.7% higher Property: 20.1% higher |
| Cherokee | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 141.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.2% lower |
| Pittsburg | 23 miles | C 120.9 | F 362.7 | Violent: 73.0% higher Property: 107.6% higher |
| Arma | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 142.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.6% lower |