Is Batavia or Wentzville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Batavia is safer than Wentzville (Safety Score 80/100 vs 79/100), with a total crime rate of 843 per 100,000 versus 854 for Wentzville — 1% lower. Batavia has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Batavia has a 100% lower rate.
Batavia — 5-Year Trend
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Wentzville — 5-Year Trend
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Batavia, IL
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Batavia | Wentzville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 843.3 | 853.7 | -10.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 91.6 | 109.6 | -18.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 2.1 | -2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 26.7 | 6.2 | +20.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.6 | 2.1 | +5.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 57.2 | 99.2 | -42.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 751.7 | 744.2 | +7.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 194.6 | 43.4 | +151.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 530.4 | 642.9 | -112.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 26.7 | 57.9 | -31.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batavia or Wentzville safer?
Batavia is safer with a total crime rate of 843 per 100K vs 854 for Wentzville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Batavia has a violent crime rate of 91.6 per 100K while Wentzville has 109.6. 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 Wentzville, MO
Wentzville, Missouri, a rapidly growing city in St. Charles County, was once known as "Crossroads of the Nation" due to its location at the intersection of I-70 and US-61. Its population has nearly doubled since 2010, reflecting significant suburban expansion. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 48,377, Wentzville has a total crime rate of 853.7 per 100,000 residents.