Goshen, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

41%

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}	Goshen_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	925	n/a (estimate)	2,696	1,692	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.5	5.0
Rape	24	n/a	70.0	33.5	37.5
Robbery	10	n/a	29.1	34.5	60.6
Assault	42	n/a	122.4	239.4	256.1
Violent crime	76	n/a (estimate)	222	313	359
Burglary	93	n/a	271.1	176.8	229.2
Theft	711	n/a	2,072.4	988.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	45	n/a	131.2	213.0	258.8
Property crime	849	n/a (estimate)	2,475	1,379	1,760

Goshen crime map

The Goshen crime map by CrimeoMeter 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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An Overview of Crime Rates in Goshen, IN

The Goshen crime rates are 27.2% higher than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 76 violent crimes in Goshen (222 per 100,000 people), which is 38.3% lower than the national average and there were a total of 849 property crimes (2475 per 100,000 residents) which is 40.6% higher than average.

In the latest reported crime year, Goshen recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Goshen?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Goshen. Based on the results of the surveys (11 responses), 45% of people felt that there was very little crime in Goshen and felt safe walking alone at night. While 55% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Goshen a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Goshen is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Goshen has a total crime rate that is 27% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 2.53 daily crimes (0.21 violent daily crimes and 2.33 daily property crimes) in Goshen.

Potential Causes for Crime in Goshen

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Goshen, 70.9% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

In Goshen, the cost of living is 7.7% lower than the national average. A substantial cost of living can burden residents, particularly those with constrained financial means. When individuals contend with steep housing expenses, grocery bills, utility costs, healthcare and essential needs that strain their budgets, they may turn to criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities characterized by a more affordable cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, which could potentially lead to decreased crime rates.

The effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing initiatives can influence crime rates. A strong and collaborative relationship between the police and the community can deter criminal activity and improve safety. In Goshen, there are 2 police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.25. The effectiveness of law enforcement often depends on community policing strategies that emphasize building trust and cooperation between the police and the community. It's not just about the number of officers but also how they engage with the community.

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Crime Quick Facts

Goshen crime rates are 27% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Goshen are 38% lower than the national average
In Goshen you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Goshen is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Goshen has decreased by 5%

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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 1.59 times more than the Indiana average and 1.27 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Goshen are 1.41 times less than than Indiana and 1.62 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Goshen are 1.80 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 24% of every city located within Indiana along with 31% 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 452

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Goshen is 1 in 41

The chance of being a victim of crime in Goshen is 1 in 38

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Goshen, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 452. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 41 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 38.

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 18%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 4% year over year. Total crimes for Goshen has decreased by 5% 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}
Middlebury, IN	3,663	76	334	410
Milford, IN	1,713	312	187	499
Wakarusa, IN	2,154	102	448	549
New Paris, IN	1,498	120	529	649
Syracuse, IN	2,974	131	579	711
Osceola, IN	3,434	151	666	818
Nappanee, IN	7,418	205	657	862
Goshen, IN	35,691	222	2,475	2,696

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Martinez, GA	35,669	262	1,344	1,606
Goldsboro, NC	35,716	1,076	5,864	6,940
Englewood, CO	35,724	655	5,253	5,908
University CDP (Orange County), FL	35,654	404	2,150	2,554
Redan, GA	35,746	402	2,064	2,465
Goshen, IN	35,691	222	2,475	2,696

Source: The Goshen, IN 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.