New CPD data shows crime fell overall during past year, but incidents downtown saw a sharp jump

New CPD data shows crime fell overall during past year, but incidents downtown saw a sharp jump

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite a slight decline in overall crime in Columbia during the past year, reported crime downtown increased sharply. ABC 17 News obtained a copy of the “Downtown Columbia Crime Trends and Enforcement Strategies” report, which is set to be presented to the Columbia City Council on Monday during the city’s pre-council meeting.