Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Columbia is the safer city with a safety score of 62/100. Columbia has a violent crime rate of 569.8/100K compared to 687.3/100K in Lake Charles.
| Metric | Columbia South Carolina | Lake Charles Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 62/100 | 41/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 569.8 | 687.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,450 | 3,955.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,019.9 | 4,642.6 |
| Murder Rate | 8.7 | 28 |
| Robbery Rate | 120.6 | 106.7 |
| Assault Rate | 411.7 | 474.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 499.8 | 1,144.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,606.1 | 1,923.1 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 344.1 | 887.6 |
| Population | 110,885 | 324,107 |
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.