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Is Batavia, Illinois Safe?

Population 26,586 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Batavia is a smaller community of 26,586 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 230.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,313 per 100K.

Batavia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBataviaIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.8323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1943.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1313.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate393.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

230.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1943/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Batavia

Violent crime in Batavia is close to the national average. The rate of 358.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1943.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,313 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Batavia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,313
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Batavia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Batavia
358.8
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Batavia
1943.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Batavia Safety

Is Batavia safe?
Not especially. Batavia earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Batavia?
230.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1943.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Batavia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Batavia's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,313 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Batavia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Batavia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Batavia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Batavia?
Crime rates have held steady in Batavia, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Batavia compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Batavia ranks behind about 69% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Batavia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Batavia?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.2 per-thousand rate put Batavia below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Batavia?
358.8 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (86), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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