Columbia, SD Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Columbia in green. The most dangerous areas in Columbia are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Columbia, SD Safe?

The B+ grade means the rate of arson is lower than the average US city. Columbia is in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of cities are safer and 71% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Columbia's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Columbia is 0.0814 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Columbia generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Columbia may be as high as 1 in 11,008 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 17,100 in the southwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the south parts of Columbia, SD: about 0 per year. The north part of Columbia has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for Columbia, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for Columbia residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Columbia has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Columbia has 0, have the same problem. Of Columbia’s 248 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Columbia Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Columbia residents in a standard year.

Individual Columbia Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Columbia is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Columbia.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Tacoma Park, SD	D	D	D+	A-
Putney, SD	D	F	C-	B
Ordway, SD	C-	C	C	A
Houghton, SD	F	F	D-	B-
Barnard, SD	D	D+	D+	A
Bath, SD	D	C-	D+	A
Huffton, SD	D-	F	D+	B
James, SD	D+	C-	C-	A-
Westport, SD	C+	B-	B+	A
Aberdeen, SD	D-	D+	D-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Columbia is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
West Palmyra, ME	B	A+	A+	B
Cedar Bluff, IA	B-	B-	B-	C+
Westminster, NC	C+	D+	D+	F
Center Junction, IA	B	C	C	B
Westby, MT	D	D-	D-	C+
Centrahoma, OK	D+	D+	D+	F
Ceres, WA	C+	B+	B+	C-
Chain of Rocks, MO	C-	C	C	D+
West Valley, PA	A-	A	A	C+
Champion, AL	C+	B	B	C-

Considering only the arson rate, Columbia is less safe than the South Dakota state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Columbia, SD average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Columbia schools on SchoolGrade

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