Explore real-time crime map and safety statistics for Columbia, SC. Our interactive crime map shows reported incidents, crime trends,
and neighborhood safety ratings.
Emergency Incidents
44-year-old woman admitted for sepsis with thigh injuries
Medical Emergency
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a 44-year-old woman with possible sepsis being transported to a hospital after being found on the floor for about an hour with a large abrasion and blisters on her right thigh.
Group assaults man in possible hazing incident
Assault Report
Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible assault or disturbance near Blossom Street in Columbia, where several people were reportedly hitting a man, pouring something on him, and yelling, possibly related to hazing. The caller did not request contact, and units later cleared the scene.
Patient with sepsis taken to Park Ridge ER
Medical Emergency
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medic unit is reported to be going emergent to a hospital emergency room for a possible sepsis patient.
Report of possible hazing on Blossom Street
Disturbance
Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported harassment or possible hazing incident on Blossom Street near Knox Avenue, where a male was reportedly hitting on another male, pouring something on him, and yelling. The call was made by a female caller who remained on the line.
Woman treated for abdominal pain arriving at medical park
Medical Emergency
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS Unit 221 is transporting a 55-year-old woman non-emergently to a medical facility in Columbia for reported abdominal pain lasting about a year.
Caller reports screams for help near Liberty Street
Suspicious Activity
Liberty St, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check a report of a person possibly screaming for help near Liberty Street after a caller reported hearing a lot of screaming and a dog barking in a backyard.
Brush fire reported on Brighton Trace
Fire
Brighton Ct, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible brush fire near Brighton Trace in Columbia, South Carolina.
Fire behind building near encampment in Columbia
Fire
Brighton Ct, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire behind a building near Brighton Terrace in Columbia, South Carolina. The fire appeared to be near a possible homeless encampment, and crews were trying to access it via a path off the main road.
Brush fire in woods on Brighton Trace
Fire
Brighton Ct, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the woods near Brighton Trace and Riviera Circle in Columbia. The caller reported hearing a boom before seeing flames in the area.
Person needing lift assistance near West Chester Drive
Medical Emergency
Westchester Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible lift-assist medical call near West Chester Drive and Hay Mark Road, with a ladder unit and an engine company providing assistance.
Search for missing person near Rich Memorial Hospital
Missing Person
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are looking for a missing person reported near a medical park by Rich Memorial Hospital. The person is described as a white male with (description withheld), last seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, (description withheld), and (description withheld), and may be heading toward Joplin Boulevard and Twelfth Street. Radio traffic indicates possible suicidal thoughts and possible injuries from an earlier attempt.
Vehicle crash blocking Liberty Ridge Drive
Traffic
Liberty Ridge Dr, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash near Speedway Street, Church Road, and Liberty Ridge Drive, with one car apparently stopped in the middle of the roadway.
Man knocking on doors reported on Earlewood Drive
Suspicious Person
Earlewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man knocking on doors on Earlewood Drive. Units searched nearby streets and an alley for a man described as wearing a long-sleeve red top, (description withheld), and a hat, but did not locate him.
Man knocking on door on Earlewood Drive
Suspicious Activity
Earlewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious person knocking on a caller’s door near Earlewood Drive in Columbia, South Carolina. Units were already on scene when the call was relayed.
Noise complaint over loud music at apartment
Disturbance
Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a noise complaint about loud music at an apartment on Broad River Road. They contacted a resident and clarified the issue to a specific apartment, then obtained a case number.
83-year-old woman treated for nausea and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews report transporting an 83-year-old woman to a hospital for nausea and vomiting. She is alert and oriented with stable vital signs and a history of dementia.
Noise complaint over loud music at apartment
Disturbance
Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported loud music disturbance at an apartment complex on Broad River Road. Units were asked to contact a resident in the morning and try to reach a key holder.
Man has seizure and falls, hits head in Columbia
Medical Emergency
Arbor Lake Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 61-year-old man to a hospital after a possible seizure followed by a fall, with a reported head strike and concerning vital signs.
Person swinging pole near Taylor Street in Columbia
Weapons
Taylor St & Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible armed disturbance near Taylor Street and Assembly Street involving a person in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) reportedly carrying a metal pole or wooden cane and swinging it but not striking a female complainant.
Active fight reported near boardwalk on Taylor Street
Assault Report
Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible active fight near Taylor Street by a boardwalk, with an EMS unit calling it in. It is unclear if EMS personnel are involved in the incident.
