Is Battle Creek or Kingman Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Kingman is safer than Battle Creek (Safety Score 12/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,601 per 100,000 versus 3,644 for Battle Creek — 1% lower. Battle Creek has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Kingman has a 80% lower rate.
Battle Creek — 5-Year Trend
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Kingman — 5-Year Trend
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Battle Creek, MI
Kingman, AZ
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Battle Creek | Kingman | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,644.4 | 3,600.7 | +43.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,121.6 | 221.1 | +900.5 |
| Murder Rate | 8.2 | 8.3 | -0.1 |
| Rape Rate | 111.2 | 19.3 | +91.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 55.6 | 33.2 | +22.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 946.7 | 160.3 | +786.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,522.8 | 3,379.7 | -856.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 510.1 | 226.6 | +283.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,716.7 | 2,663.9 | -947.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 295.9 | 489.1 | -193.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Battle Creek or Kingman safer?
Kingman is safer with a total crime rate of 3,601 per 100K vs 3,644 for Battle Creek — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Battle Creek has a violent crime rate of 1,121.6 per 100K while Kingman has 221.1. Kingman has lower violent crime.
About Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, "Cereal City," is home to Kellogg's and lies at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. This Calhoun County city has a population of around 50,000. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 61,163, Battle Creek has a total crime rate of 3,644.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Kingman, AZ
Nestled in the high desert of northwest Arizona, Kingman is a historic Route 66 town. Once a major stop for cross-country travelers, it now serves as a regional hub for Mohave County. With a safety score of 12/100 and a population coverage of 36,187, Kingman has a total crime rate of 3,600.7 per 100,000 residents.