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Is Goshen, Indiana Safe?

Population 34,525 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,525, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Goshen earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,426 per 100K.

Goshen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGoshenIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2262.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1426.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate249.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2263/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Goshen

Violent crime in Goshen is below the national average. The rate of 258.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2262.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,426 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Goshen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary387
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,426
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft249
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Goshen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goshen
258.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Goshen
2262.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Goshen Safety

Is Goshen safe?
Not especially. Goshen earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Goshen?
252.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2262.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Goshen safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Goshen's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,426 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Goshen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Goshen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Goshen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Goshen?
Crime rates have held steady in Goshen, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Goshen compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Goshen ranks behind about 76% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Goshen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Goshen?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.1 per-thousand rate put Goshen below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Goshen?
258.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) 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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