Batavia, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (20232024) · Population: 26,208

Key Insights

  • Batavia has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 91.6 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 25.7% from the previous year.
  • Safer than 63% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.12 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
91.6
+25.7% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
751.7
197 total
vs National Avg
-74%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 24

Murder0
Rape7
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault15

Property Crime: 197

Burglary51
Larceny-Theft139
Motor Vehicle Theft7
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202426,2082491.60197751.7
202326,0771972.902631008.6

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Batavia

Based on violent crime rate of 91.6 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.