Goshen, IN Crime Map--Protect Yourself Against Theft!

You can now find crime in your Goshen, IN area!

Goshen is a city located in northern Indiana, just south of Elkhart and Southbend. The city has a population of approx 32,630. Known as the "Maple City", Goshen has a small town feel with big city opportunities. It is home of the Elkhart County 4-H fair which is the 2nd largest county fair in the US!

SpotCrime receives this information courtesy of the Goshen Police department. Check out the map and you'll find a variety of thefts that have occurred throughout the city over a 2 month period. The type of theft ranges from fraud and identity theft to shoplifting and theft from vehicles.

Sign up for SpotCrime alerts to learn about crime in your area. Keep an eye out for places that may be target areas of criminals. You should always lock you car and hide and personal belongings from eyesight (iPods, GPS systems, CD's, shopping bags, etc)

Here are some ways to help protect yourself against fraud and identify theft.

1. Never carry any more credit cards than what you need. Cancel accounts not in use.
2. Never carry your social security card.
3. Do not just throw away bills or important personal documents. Instead, use a shredder
4. Don't leave receipts behind (they sometimes can reveal personal information!)
5. Keep your computer secure and create a secure password. Beware of online scams asking you for personal information.

Finally, to prevent all crimes, report any suspicious activity to your local police department. Sign up for you personal email alerts at SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime. Knowledge is power!