Crime per Capita in Columbus AFB
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Columbus AFB.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$203,096
Cost of Crime™ for Columbus AFB, MS
In 2025, crime will cost $318 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Columbus AFB 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 Columbus AFB, MS Safe?
The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Columbus AFB 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 Columbus AFB's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Columbus AFB is 7.964 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Columbus AFB Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Columbus AFB varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 62 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 197 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Columbus AFB, MS see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Columbus AFB, MS
The total projected cost of crime in Columbus AFB for 2025 is $203,096. This translates to approximately $121 per resident and $318 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Columbus AFB. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Columbus AFB Compared to Other Cities?
| Columbus AFB, MS: | $121 |
|---|---|
| Fayette, MS: | $635 |
| Gulf Hills, MS: | $124 |
| Mississippi: | $270 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Columbus AFB is $121 per year, which is $343 less than the national average and $148 less than Mississippi's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Columbus AFB:
- In Fayette, MS, crime costs $635 per person, which is $514 more than in Columbus AFB.
- In Gulf Hills, MS, crime costs $124 per person, which is $3 more than in Columbus AFB
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Columbus AFB for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Columbus AFB |
Cost per Columbus AFB Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$33,181 |
$20 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$40,550 |
$24 |
Robbery |
$5,661 |
$3 |
Assault |
$27,844 |
$17 |
Kidnapping |
$4,944 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$15,550 |
$9 |
Burglary |
$7,004 |
$4 |
Theft |
$10,510 |
$6 |
Arson |
$2,684 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$11,687 |
$7 |
Animal Cruelty |
$751 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$39,855 |
$24 |
Identity Theft |
$2,876 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$203,096 |
$121 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Columbus AFB, MS
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 Columbus AFB totals $424,616 ($254 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $627,713 ($375 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 Columbus AFB 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 central part of the city has more 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, of which Columbus AFB has 1, have the same problem. Of Columbus AFB’s 1,674 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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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 Columbus AFB residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.5792 |
Robbery |
0.1075 |
Rape |
0.3995 |
Murder |
0.0105 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.097 (A+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
1.212 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.5999 |
Burglary |
0.4613 |
Arson |
0.0664 |
Total Property Crime |
2.340 (A+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0487 |
Drug Crimes |
3.219 |
Vandalism |
0.9772 |
Identity Theft |
0.2220 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0607 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.527 (A-) |
Individual Columbus AFB Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Columbus AFB is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Columbus AFB.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A | |
B+ | A | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | A | B- | |
C | A | C- | |
B | A+ | B- | |
B | A+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Columbus AFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A- | A- | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
D | C- | C- | |
B | B- | B- | |
B | A | A | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
A | B | B | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | C+ | C+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Columbus AFB is safer than the Mississippi 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 Columbus AFB, MS average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Columbus AFB schools on SchoolGrade
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