Batavia, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Batavia Police Department serves the city of Batavia, IL in Kane County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 815 violent crimes and 1,449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.2 per 100k residents, which is 17.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.2 per 100k, 74.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate88.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents815 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,449 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,249 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.2 | B | 815 | 106.2 | -17.0% |
| Property Crime | 42.2 | A | 1449 | 163.6 | -74.2% |
| Burglary | 7.7 | A | 137 | 24.0 | -68.1% |
| Larceny | 30.7 | A | 1249 | 116.4 | -73.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 62 | 22.2 | -82.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Aurora | 4 miles | A 5.5 | A 71.3 | Violent: 93.8% lower Property: 69.1% higher |
| St. Charles | 4 miles | A 55.2 | A 79.7 | Violent: 37.4% lower Property: 89.0% higher |
| Aurora | 5 miles | D 135.3 | B 116.6 | Violent: 53.3% higher Property: 176.4% higher |
| West Chicago | 6 miles | C 104.1 | A 44.0 | Violent: 18.0% higher Property: 4.4% higher |
| Carpentersville | 9 miles | A 29.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 66.3% lower Property: N/A |