Columbia, Louisiana has been facing a rising issue of crime in recent years. According to the background information provided, the town's violent crime rate is 23.5, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Columbia are at a slightly higher risk of experiencing violent crime compared to the rest of the United States. Additionally, the property crime rate in Columbia is 32.8, which is lower than the national average of 35.4. While this may seem like a positive statistic, it is still a cause for concern as property crimes can still greatly impact the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. The people of Columbia, LA must remain vigilant and work together to address and reduce both violent and property crime in their town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbia violent crime is 23.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbia property crime is 32.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbia, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Olla, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Olla, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.