Summary: crime in Goiânia, last 30 days
Between 8 Oct and 7 Nov 2026 local media reported 107 street crimes in Goiânia (robberies, thefts, shootings, assaults and others; not counting arrests, drug seizures or domestic violence). The neighborhoods with the most incidents were Água Branca (7), Jardim Goiás (4) and Setor Bueno (4). Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Goiânia: 9.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026).
Neighborhoods with the most street crime in Goiânia
Incident types in Goiânia (30 days)
| Type | Incidents |
|---|
| assault | 15 |
| shooting | 15 |
| drugs | 14 |
| arrest / police operation | 13 |
| vehicle theft | 12 |
| knife attack | 11 |
| theft | 11 |
| scams | 10 |
| homicide | 10 |
| robbery | 8 |
| break-in / vandalism | 7 |
| shoot-out with police | 4 |
| sexual violence | 3 |
| phone snatching | 1 |
These numbers count incidents reported in the news, not police records, and are not per-capita rates: bigger, central and better-covered neighborhoods show up more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Goiânia safe for tourists?
It depends a lot on the area. In the last 30 days local media reported 107 street crimes in Goiânia: mostly shooting, assault and vehicle theft; 41% of those with a known neighborhood happened in just 5 neighborhoods (Água Branca, Jardim Goiás, Setor Bueno, Setor Coimbra and Setor Leste Universitário). Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Goiânia: 9.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026). Check the live map for the neighborhood you are going to.
What are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Goiânia?
Going by the news of the last 30 days, the neighborhoods of Goiânia with the most street crime are Água Branca (7), Jardim Goiás (4) and Setor Bueno (4). This is a count of reported incidents, not a per-capita rate.
How many crimes happen in Goiânia per month?
In the last 30 days LiveCrimeMap recorded 157 incidents in Goiânia from local news, 107 of them street crimes: mostly shooting, assault and vehicle theft. Official rate of intentional violent deaths in Goiânia: 9.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year (Sinesp, 2024–2026).
LiveCrimeMap collects police news from local outlets, works out what happened and where (street, neighborhood, landmark) and shows it on a live map. Headlines are machine-translated from Portuguese / Spanish. Domestic violence is shown separately and is not counted in neighborhood safety statistics.