Sweeny, TX Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sweeny_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	60	n/a (estimate)	1,683	2,732	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.7	6.3
Rape	5	n/a	140.2	50.0	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	28.0	70.5	66.1
Assault	10	n/a	280.4	304.7	268.2
Violent crime	16	n/a (estimate)	449	432	370
Burglary	5	n/a	140.2	334.3	269.8
Theft	37	n/a	1,037.6	1,634.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	56.1	331.2	282.7
Property crime	44	n/a (estimate)	1,234	2,300	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Sweeny, TX

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Sweeny crime rate is lower than the national average by 27.6%. Specifically, there were 16 violent crimes in Sweeny, equivalent to 449 per 100,000 individuals, higher than the national average by 21.3%. Furthermore, Sweeny recorded 44 property crimes, amounting to 1234 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 36.9%.

Sweeny showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Sweeny a Safe Place to Live?

Is Sweeny a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Sweeny has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 28%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.16 daily incidents, encompassing 0.04 violent crimes and 0.12 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Sweeny as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Sweeny Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Sweeny. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Sweeny has increased by 17.7%. Violent crimes have increased by 220%, while property crimes have increased by 4.4%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Sweeny

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Sweeny crime rate. The poverty level in Sweeny is 16.4%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Sweeny, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 1.7%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

Sweeny has a population density of 1844 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Sweeny crime rates.

Sweeny crime map

The Sweeny crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sweeny 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 Sweeny crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sweeny 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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Crime Quick Facts

Sweeny crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sweeny are 21% higher than the national average
In Sweeny you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sweeny is safer than 29% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sweeny has increased by 19%

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Daily Crime In Sweeny (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Sweeny, Texas is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Sweeny are 1.62 times less than the Texas average and 1.38 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Sweeny are 1.04 times more than than Texas and 1.21 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Sweeny are 1.86 times less than than Texas and 1.58 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Sweeny (higher is better)

How safe is Sweeny, Texas compared to other cities in Texas and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Sweeny is safer than 28% of the cities in Texas and 29% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Texas and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Sweeny. Overall, Sweeny is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sweeny

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sweeny is 1 in 223

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sweeny is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sweeny is 1 in 60

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Sweeny? If you reside in Sweeny, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 82 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Sweeny, is 1 in 60.

Year Over Year Crime In Sweeny (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Sweeny is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Sweeny has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 225% in Sweeny, while property crimes in Sweeny have decreased by 3%. Total crime has increased by 19% year over year.

Sweeny police department

Item	Sweeny	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 7 Sweeny police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.8% less than the Texas average and 44.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Texas

State	Total offenders	Texas_/100K	National_/100K
Texas	95,281	443	266

There are a total of 95,281 sex offenders in Texas. This yields a total of 443 sex offenders in Texas per 100,000 residents which is 67% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jones Creek, TX	1,986	194	1,033	1,227
Wild Peach Village, TX	2,043	200	1,067	1,267
Van Vleck, TX	1,293	228	1,213	1,441
Holiday Lakes, TX	986	243	1,291	1,534
Bailey's Prairie, TX	722	299	1,592	1,891
Lake Jackson, TX	27,269	250	1,660	1,910
West Columbia, TX	3,871	335	1,589	1,924
Sweeny, TX	3,666	449	1,234	1,683

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Inman, SC	3,665	354	1,446	1,800
Northfield, OH	3,667	28	1,025	1,054
Ballinger, TX	3,665	280	1,901	2,181
Milan, NM	3,665	935	935	1,870
Newport, MN	3,664	149	1,046	1,195
Sweeny, TX	3,666	449	1,234	1,683

Source: The Sweeny, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.