Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Elgin is the safer city with a safety score of 44/100. Columbia has a violent crime rate of 337.3/100K compared to 698.7/100K in Elgin.
| Metric | Columbia Missouri | Elgin Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 40/100 | 44/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 337.3 | 698.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,440.1 | 3,740.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,777.4 | 4,439 |
| Murder Rate | 19.4 | 22.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 93.6 | 193.4 |
| Assault Rate | 204.9 | 441.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 908 | 1,050.6 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,554.6 | 2,066.7 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 977.5 | 623 |
| Population | 258,034 | 180,669 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.