Goodyear, AZ Crime Rates & Map

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13%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

5%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Goodyear_{/100k people}	Arizona_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,176	n/a (estimate)	2,030	2,489	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	1.9	6.8	6.3
Rape	11	n/a	10.3	44.1	40.0
Robbery	28	n/a	26.1	70.1	66.1
Assault	140	n/a	130.6	310.5	268.2
Violent crime	181	n/a (estimate)	169	432	370
Burglary	279	n/a	260.2	271.0	269.8
Theft	1,570	n/a	1,464.4	1,542.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	146	n/a	136.2	244.2	282.7
Property crime	1,995	n/a (estimate)	1,861	2,058	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Goodyear crime rates are 13% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Goodyear are 54% lower than the national average
In Goodyear you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Goodyear is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Goodyear has decreased by 14%

Goodyear crime map

The Goodyear crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Goodyear 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 Goodyear crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Goodyear 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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Daily Crime In Goodyear (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Goodyear, per 100,000 residents. In Goodyear, the total number of daily crimes is 1.23 times less than the Arizona average and 1.15 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Goodyear are 2.56 times less than the Arizona average and 2.19 times less than the national average. For property crime, Goodyear has a daily crime rate that is 1.11 times less than the Arizona average and 1.05 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Goodyear (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Goodyear in comparison to other Arizona communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Goodyear safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Goodyear being safer than 52% of cities in Arizona and 42% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Arizona cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Goodyear. In conclusion, Goodyear ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Goodyear

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Goodyear is 1 in 593

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Goodyear is 1 in 54

The chance of being a victim of crime in Goodyear is 1 in 50

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Goodyear? In Goodyear, AZ you have a 1 in 593 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 54 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Goodyear.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Goodyear, AZ is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Goodyear has decreased by 24%, while the property crime rate in Goodyear has decreased by 13% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Goodyear has decreased by 14% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Goodyear police department

Item	Goodyear	Arizona	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	121	12,274	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.1	3.3

There are a total of 121 Goodyear police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 41.8% less than the Arizona average and 44.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Arizona

State	Total offenders	Arizona_/100K	National_/100K
Arizona	8,206	157	266

There are a total of 8,206 sex offenders in Arizona. This yields a total of 157 sex offenders in Arizona per 100,000 residents which is 41% 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}
Citrus Park, AZ	5,744	112	535	647
Buckeye, AZ	74,467	186	1,037	1,224
Surprise, AZ	139,007	118	1,403	1,521
Litchfield Park, AZ	6,228	272	1,273	1,545
Peoria, AZ	172,109	195	1,382	1,577
El Mirage, AZ	35,702	330	1,418	1,748
Tolleson, AZ	7,340	442	2,106	2,548
Goodyear, AZ	83,519	169	1,861	2,030

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fort Myers, FL	83,505	319	1,928	2,247
Trenton, NJ	83,387	1,063	1,871	2,934
Mission, TX	83,796	340	1,676	2,016
Troy, MI	84,051	118	1,507	1,625
Merced, CA	84,081	801	2,742	3,543
Goodyear, AZ	83,519	169	1,861	2,030

Source: The Goodyear, AZ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.