Goodwater, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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39%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Goodwater_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	16	n/a (estimate)	1,285	1,925	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.7	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	25.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	34.0	60.6
Assault	2	n/a	160.6	291.4	256.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	161	360	359
Burglary	2	n/a	160.6	243.5	229.2
Theft	8	n/a	642.6	1,148.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	321.3	173.0	258.8
Property crime	14	n/a (estimate)	1,125	1,565	1,760

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Goodwater crime map

The Goodwater crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Goodwater as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Goodwater crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Goodwater crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Goodwater crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Goodwater are 55% lower than the national average
In Goodwater you have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Goodwater is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Goodwater has increased by 37%

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Daily Crime In Goodwater (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Goodwater

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Goodwater is 1 in 623

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Goodwater is 1 in 89

The chance of being a victim of crime in Goodwater is 1 in 78

Year Over Year Crime In Goodwater (per 100,000 people)

Goodwater police department

Item	Goodwater	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	6	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.4	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 6 Goodwater police officers. This results in 4.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.3% greater than the Alabama average and 34% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Alabama

State	Total offenders	Alabama_/100K	National_/100K
Alabama	10,698	231	266

There are a total of 10,698 sex offenders in Alabama. This yields a total of 231 sex offenders in Alabama per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Stewartville, AL	1,805	124	539	663
Oak Grove, AL	867	391	1,700	2,091
Jacksons' Gap, AL	642	444	1,929	2,373
Kellyton, AL	175	465	2,020	2,485
Hackneyville, AL	331	483	2,101	2,584
Hollins, AL	967	502	2,182	2,684
Rockford, AL	886	514	2,233	2,747
Goodwater, AL	1,376	161	1,125	1,285

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Big Bass Lake, PA	1,376	88	513	601
Lake Holiday, IN	1,376	48	211	259
Girardville, PA	1,376	131	761	892
Marmaduke, AR	1,377	160	1,042	1,202
Beggs, OK	1,377	588	1,429	2,017
Goodwater, AL	1,376	161	1,125	1,285

Source: The Goodwater, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.