The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Columbia Center, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Columbia Center

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Columbia Center.

 

Columbia Center, NY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$17,027

Cost of Crime™ for Columbia Center, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $270 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Columbia Center in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Columbia Center, NY Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Columbia Center ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Columbia Center's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Columbia Center is 6.975 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Columbia Center, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Columbia Center for 2025 is $17,027. This translates to approximately $104 per resident and $270 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Columbia Center. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Columbia Center Compared to Other Cities?

Columbia Center, NY: $104
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Columbia Center is $104 per year, which is $360 less than the national average and $231 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Columbia Center:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $619 more than in Columbia Center.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $19 more than in Columbia Center

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Columbia Center for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Columbia Center
Cost per Columbia Center Resident
Murder
$2,749
$17
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2,902
$18
Robbery
$1,978
$12
Assault
$2,494
$15
Kidnapping
$440
$3
Vehicle Theft
$453
$3
Burglary
$1,142
$7
Theft
$2,594
$16
Arson
$204
$1
Vandalism
$346
$2
Animal Cruelty
$63
$0
Drug Crimes
$233
$1
Identity Theft
$1,430
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$17,027
$104

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Columbia Center, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Columbia Center totals $33,975 ($207 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $51,002 ($311 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Columbia Center crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Columbia Center’s 164 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Columbia Center Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5295
Robbery
0.3833
Rape
0.2919
Murder
0.0089
Total Violent Crime
1.214 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.054
Vehicle Theft
0.1782
Burglary
0.7680
Arson
0.0514
Total Property Crime
4.051 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0443
Drug Crimes
0.1921
Vandalism
0.2951
Identity Theft
1.127
Animal Cruelty
0.0519
Total "Other" Rate
1.710 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
B+
A+
A-
B+
B-
A+
A+
B+
A-
A-
B-
B
B-
C-
D+
B+
D-
C
A-
D-
D+
D
D-
C-
C-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Columbia Center is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
D-
C
C
F
F
F
A
A
A
C-
C+
C+
A+
A-
A-
C
A+
A+
D+
D+
D+
A
A-
A-
B
D
D
B-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Columbia Center is safer than the New York 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 Center, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 61% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Columbia Center schools on SchoolGrade

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