Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Decatur is the safer city with a safety score of 65/100. Columbia has a violent crime rate of 569.8/100K compared to 309.8/100K in Decatur.
| Metric | Columbia South Carolina | Decatur Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 62/100 | 65/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 569.8 | 309.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,450 | 2,472.8 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,019.9 | 2,782.7 |
| Murder Rate | 8.7 | 15 |
| Robbery Rate | 120.6 | 97.4 |
| Assault Rate | 411.7 | 180.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 499.8 | 669.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,606.1 | 1,407.2 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 344.1 | 396.1 |
| Population | 110,885 | 322,002 |
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.