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Is Goodyear, Arizona Safe?

Population 125,359 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Goodyear has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 285.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,546 per 100K.

Goodyear Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGoodyearArizona AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.5326.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2452.42049.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate287.0--268.2
Theft Rate1546.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate519.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

285.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2452/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Goodyear

Violent crime in Goodyear is close to the national average. The rate of 404.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2452.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,546 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Goodyear Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault287
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,546
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft519
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Goodyear Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goodyear
404.5
State
326.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goodyear
2452.4
State
2049.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Goodyear Safety

Is Goodyear safe?
Not especially. Goodyear earns a D- with a crime rate of 285.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Goodyear?
285.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2452.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Goodyear safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Goodyear's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,546 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Goodyear?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Goodyear generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Goodyear police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Goodyear?
No. Crime in Goodyear has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Goodyear compare to other cities in Arizona?
Below average for the state. Goodyear ranks behind about 83% of Arizona cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Goodyear to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Goodyear?
Bad. A D- grade and 285.7 per-thousand rate put Goodyear below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Goodyear?
404.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (287), robbery (49), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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