Goshen, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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29%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

41%

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}	Goshen_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,043	n/a (estimate)	3,006	1,850	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	5.8	6.2	6.3
Rape	13	n/a	37.5	32.8	40.0
Robbery	7	n/a	20.2	43.0	66.1
Assault	65	n/a	187.3	224.2	268.2
Violent crime	87	n/a (estimate)	251	306	370
Burglary	140	n/a	403.5	226.1	269.8
Theft	718	n/a	2,069.3	1,118.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	98	n/a	282.4	199.4	282.7
Property crime	956	n/a (estimate)	2,755	1,544	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Goshen, IN

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Goshen crime rate is higher than the national average by 29.3%. Specifically, there were 87 violent crimes in Goshen, equivalent to 251 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 32.2%. Furthermore, Goshen recorded 956 property crimes, amounting to 2755 per 100,000 residents, which was higher than the average by 41%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Goshen?

What do the local residents think about crime in Goshen? Well, based on a recent survey of 11 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 45% of Goshen residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 55% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Goshen a Safe Place to Live?

Is Goshen a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Goshen has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 29%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.86 daily incidents, encompassing 0.24 violent crimes and 2.62 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Goshen as a potential place to call home.

Potential Causes for Crime in Goshen

Goshen reports an unemployment rate of 3.2%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Goshen crime rates.

In Goshen, the ratio of police officers and civilians stands at 2 per 1,000 residents, contrasting with the national average of 3.25. This discrepancy highlights the potential impact of law enforcement and community policing on crime rates. The strength of their collaboration can serve as a deterrent to criminal behavior, fostering a safer environment. Effective law enforcement leans heavily on community policing strategies that prioritize the cultivation of trust and cooperation between police and residents. It's essential to recognize that the effectiveness of these efforts isn't solely tied to the quantity of officers but also hinges on the quality of their engagement with the community.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Goshen has a median home price of $131,400, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

Goshen crime map

The Goshen crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Goshen 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 Goshen crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Goshen 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

Goshen crime rates are 29% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Goshen are 32% lower than the national average
In Goshen you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Goshen is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Goshen has increased by 11%

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Daily Crime In Goshen (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Goshen, Indiana is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Goshen are 1.62 times more than the Indiana average and 1.29 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Goshen are 1.22 times less than than Indiana and 1.47 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Goshen are 1.78 times more than than Indiana and 1.41 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Goshen (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Goshen to every other city in Indiana, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Goshen safe? The gauges above illustrate that Goshen is safer than 18% of every city located within Indiana along with 33% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Indiana and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Goshen, IN is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Goshen

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Goshen is 1 in 399

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Goshen is 1 in 37

The chance of being a victim of crime in Goshen is 1 in 34

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Goshen, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 399. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 37 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Goshen is 1 in 34.

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

Determining whether Goshen is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Goshen violent crime rates have decreased by 44%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 22% year over year. Total crimes for Goshen has increased by 11% in the same time frame.

Goshen police department

Item	Goshen	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	64	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.0	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 64 Goshen police officers. This results in 2.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.4% less than the Indiana average and 38.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% 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}
Wakarusa, IN	2,074	114	578	692
New Paris, IN	1,464	126	637	763
Middlebury, IN	3,582	129	653	783
Milford, IN	1,664	137	689	826
Topeka, IN	946	137	694	831
Simonton Lake, IN	5,081	176	890	1,066
Nappanee, IN	7,138	131	963	1,094
Goshen, IN	34,586	251	2,755	3,006

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Goldsboro, NC	34,610	1,127	5,113	6,241
Dakota Ridge, CO	34,655	476	3,044	3,520
Vestavia Hills, AL	34,482	78	730	807
Leawood, KS	34,702	128	1,953	2,081
Fair Oaks, VA	34,466	101	733	834
Goshen, IN	34,586	251	2,755	3,006

Source: The Goshen, IN 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.