The small town of Battle Creek, IA has been experiencing a rise in crime in recent years. According to background information, the town's violent crime rate is slightly higher than the national average at 22.8 compared to 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate is also a concern, with a rate of 26.6 compared to the national average of 35.4, which includes crimes like burglary, theft, and vandalism. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, the community is still grappling with addressing and reducing crime rates. This has caused fear and concern among residents, who are hoping for effective solutions to ensure their safety and the well-being of their town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Battle Creek (zip 51006) violent crime is 22.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Battle Creek (zip 51006) property crime is 26.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Battle Creek, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Denison, Iowa. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Denison, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.