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Columbia, MO has been facing a significant rise in crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 26.7, higher than the national average of 22.7. This has caused concern among the residents and authorities as they strive to make the city a safe place to live. Property crime is also a major issue, with a rate of 45.8, well above the US average of 35.4. As a resident of Columbia, MO, I have noticed an increase in reports of theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes in my community. This has led to a heightened sense of caution and a call for stricter law enforcement measures to combat crime in our city. The city is working towards implementing solutions and addressing the underlying causes of crime in order to make Columbia, MO a safer place for all its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Columbia violent crime is 26.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbia property crime is 45.8. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Columbia, MO Crime History
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If you are an active person and love to be outdoors and go to college sporting events, Columbia is a great place to live! I run and bike and go to Mizzou events a lot. I  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've live in CoMo for 20 yrs. NOT sure about this state of the art water park??!! There are great parks but nothing else for families. NO zoo, museum, and definitely no  More

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I lived there for a year and hated every minute. Columbia reminded me of the San Francisco of the Midwest. It is overrun with homeless people. Law enforcement is  More

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