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Columbus, Indiana Jail and Mugshot Information

Columbus is a city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. The City of Columbus had a population of approximately 44,061 in the year 2016.

The mayor of Columbus, Indiana is James D. Lienhoop. James D. Lienhoop can be contacted at (812) 376-2500.

James D. Lienhoop, Mayor
City of Columbus
123 Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201
Phone: (812) 376-2500
TDD: Call 711
Fax: (812) 376-2564

In 2016, the crime-index in Columbus, Indiana was 222.1, lower than it had been since at least the year 2002, but lower than the national average of 280.5. According to research of Indiana and other state lists, there were 79 registered sex offenders living in Columbus, Indiana as of December 05, 2018. The ratio of number of residents in Columbus to the number of sex offenders is 592 to 1.

There were an estimated 1,927 total crimes per 100,000 people in Columbus, Indiana. This rate is lower than the average in the state of Indiana which has 3,117 total crimes per 100,000 residents. The crime rate in Columbus is also lower than the national average of 2,837 crimes for every 100,000 individuals.

Further breaking down the types of crimes in Columbus, there were an estimated 23 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents (which include murder, robbery, rape, and assault). The average for violent crimes in the state of Indiana is 430 per 100,000 citizens and the average nationally is 386 for every 100,000 residents.

In terms of property crimes, (burglary, theft, and vehicle theft), there were an estimated 1,904 property crimes per 100,000 residents, a rate which is lower than both the Indiana average of 2,687 property crimes for every 100,000 individuals and lower than the U.S. average of 2,451 property crimes per 100,000 citizens.

Facts about crime in Columbus, Indiana:

  • The overall crime rate in Columbus is 48% higher than the national average.
  • For every 100,000 people, there are 11.16 daily crimes that occur in Columbus.
  • Columbus is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States.
  • In Columbus you have a 1 in 25 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
  • The number of total year over year crimes in Columbus has decreased by 11%.

Columbus, Indiana Police Station Information

The Columbus Police Department has 74 full-time police officers serving a population of approximately 33948 people.

Columbus Police Department

Jonathan L. Rohde, Chief of Police
Columbus Police Department
123 Washington St,
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-256-6345
Emergency: 911
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office

The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is also responsible for the public safety of the City of Columbus, Indiana.

Matt Myers, Sheriff
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office
543 2nd St
543 2nd St, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-1650, 812-379-1740
Fax: 812-379-1651
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office:

Bartholomew County Jail Information

The physical location of the jail is:

Bartholomew County Jail
543 2nd St
543 2nd St, Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-1753

Visitations Hours at Bartholomew County Jail:

Visiting hours are assigned by the cell that the inmate is assigned to.
Visitation is ran Tuesday – Thursday 6pm-9pm

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Police Records Request in Columbus, Indiana

Public record requests must be submitted in writing to the Columbus Police Department. The location and records request contact information is given below:

Records Division
Columbus Police Department
123 Washington St,
Columbus, IN 47201
Office Hours: (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Public records can be obtained from the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office by visiting, calling or emailing your request to the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. The location and records request contact information is as follows:

Luann Welmer, Clerk-Treasurer
Office of the Clerk-Treasurer
City of Columbus
Columbus City Hall,
123 Washington Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201
Phone: (812) 376-2510
Fax: (812) 376-2651
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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