Is Batavia or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Batavia is safer than Fort Worth (Safety Score 80/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 843 per 100,000 versus 3,158 for Fort Worth — 73% lower. Batavia has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Batavia has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 38.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Batavia | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 843.3 | 3,158.5 | -2,315.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 91.6 | 458.7 | -367.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.4 | -7.4 |
| Rape Rate | 26.7 | 55.2 | -28.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.6 | 72.6 | -65.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 57.2 | 323.1 | -265.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 751.7 | 2,699.8 | -1,948.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 194.6 | 344.6 | -150.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 530.4 | 1,841.9 | -1,311.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 26.7 | 513.4 | -486.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batavia or Fort Worth safer?
Batavia is safer with a total crime rate of 843 per 100K vs 3,158 for Fort Worth — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Batavia has a violent crime rate of 91.6 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Batavia has lower violent crime.
About Batavia, IL
Batavia, the "First City of Light," is a Fox River community in Kane County, home to Fermilab and a population around 26,000. Its historic downtown features the Batavia Depot Museum. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 26,208, Batavia has a total crime rate of 843.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.