Is Columbia or Davenport Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Columbia is safer than Davenport (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,003 per 100,000 versus 4,123 for Davenport — 3% lower. Columbia has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Davenport has a 40% lower rate.
Columbia — 5-Year Trend
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Davenport — 5-Year Trend
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Columbia, SC
Davenport, IA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Columbia | Davenport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,002.5 | 4,123.1 | -120.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 769.9 | 582.4 | +187.5 |
| Murder Rate | 9.7 | 8.0 | +1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 61.6 | 108.1 | -46.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 108.6 | 65.1 | +43.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 590.1 | 400.3 | +189.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,232.6 | 3,540.6 | -308.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 496.7 | 653.5 | -156.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,356.8 | 2,555.9 | -199.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 379.1 | 331.3 | +47.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia or Davenport safer?
Columbia is safer with a total crime rate of 4,003 per 100K vs 4,123 for Davenport — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Columbia has a violent crime rate of 769.9 per 100K while Davenport has 582.4. Davenport has lower violent crime.
About Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina, the state capital, sits at the confluence of the Broad and Saluda Rivers, forming the Congaree. Home to the University of South Carolina, it's a vibrant city with a significant student population. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 144,559, Columbia has a total crime rate of 4,002.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Davenport, IA
Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, sits on the Mississippi River's west bank. It's home to Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first chiropractic school. The city's population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 99,926, Davenport has a total crime rate of 4,123.1 per 100,000 residents.