With a crime rate of 80 per one thousand residents, Battle Creek has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 13.

What are the best neighborhoods in Battle Creek? Some of the best neighborhoods in or around Battle Creek, Michigan are Northeast Battle Creek, Westlake - Prarieview and Minges Brook - Riverside. Consider buying or renting a home in one of these popular neighborhoods.

As the birthplace of the cereal industry, Battle Creek was known around the world. As an army town, it was the basic training site for American soldiers during both world wars, and the home of the famous Percy Jones Orthopedic Hospital.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km²), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km²) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km²) is water, making Battle Creek the third largest city in Michigan by area, and one of only three incorporated municipalities in the ...