Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Battle Creek has a violent crime rate of 1,128 per 100,000 residents, 197% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 951.6 per 100,000, robbery at 55.6, rape at 112.8. The murder rate is 8.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,577 per 100,000, 31% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,723, burglary at 517, vehicle theft at 302 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Battle Creek receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Battle Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)