Is Batavia or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Batavia is safer than New York City (Safety Score 80/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 843 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 72% lower. Batavia has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Batavia has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 316.7x 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 | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 843.3 | 3,039.7 | -2,196.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 91.6 | 671.4 | -579.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 26.7 | 23.4 | +3.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.6 | 187.5 | -179.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 57.2 | 456.2 | -399.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 751.7 | 2,368.3 | -1,616.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 194.6 | 154.7 | +39.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 530.4 | 2,015.0 | -1,484.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 26.7 | 198.5 | -171.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batavia or New York City safer?
Batavia is safer with a total crime rate of 843 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 72% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Batavia has a violent crime rate of 91.6 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. 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 New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.