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Is Batavia, New York Safe?

Population 15,168 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Batavia is a smaller community of 15,168 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,536 per 100K.

Batavia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBataviaNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.0320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1781.72030.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate337.0--268.2
Theft Rate1536.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate339.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1782/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Batavia

Violent crime in Batavia is close to the national average. The rate of 408.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1781.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,536 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 337 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Batavia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault337
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,536
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft339
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Batavia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Batavia
408.0
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Batavia
1781.7
State
2030.0
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 219 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?
219 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1781.7 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 (1,536 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 New York?
Middle of the pack for New York. Batavia isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among New York cities.
How safe is Batavia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Batavia?
Bad. A C grade and 219 per-thousand rate put Batavia below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Batavia?
408.0 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (337), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) 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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