D+
2%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
72%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
18%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSweetwater/100k peopleFlorida/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime450n/a (estimate)2,1701,6882,119
Murder0n/a0.03.95.0
Rape0n/a0.027.937.5
Robbery11n/a53.138.260.6
Assault10n/a48.2197.1256.1
Violent crime21n/a (estimate)101267359
Burglary10n/a48.2152.5229.2
Theft345n/a1,664.01,144.91,272.1
Vehicle theft74n/a356.9123.0258.8
Property crime429n/a (estimate)2,0691,4201,760
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The Sweetwater crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sweetwater 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

      • Sweetwater crime rates are 2% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Sweetwater are 72% lower than the national average
      • In Sweetwater you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Sweetwater is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Sweetwater has not changed

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        Daily Crime In Sweetwater (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Sweetwater on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Florida and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Sweetwater (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Florida, are 1.29 times more than the state average and 1.02 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Sweetwater on a daily basis are 2.64 times less than than Florida average and 3.55 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Sweetwater are 1.46 times more than the daily state average and 1.18 times more than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Sweetwater (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Florida and all other cities across the US, is Sweetwater safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Sweetwater is safer than 23% of other cities in the state of Florida. In addition, Sweetwater is safer than 24% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Florida and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Sweetwater. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Sweetwater is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sweetwater

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sweetwater is 1 in 988
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sweetwater is 1 in 49
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Sweetwater is 1 in 47
        Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Sweetwater? In Sweetwater, you have a 1 in 988 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 49. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Sweetwater, FL is 1 in 47.

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

        An analysis of year to year crime rates in Sweetwater, Florida (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Sweetwater has decreased by 71%, the amount of property crime in Sweetwater has increased by 14%, and the total amount of crime in Sweetwater has not changed year over year.

        Sweetwater police department

        Item Sweetwater Florida National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)4731,023558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.34.23.3
        There are a total of 47 Sweetwater police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.4% less than the Florida average and 30.2% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Florida

        State Total offenders Florida /100K National /100K
        Florida53,771330266
        There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% 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
        El Portal, FL2,06642223265
        Virginia Gardens, FL2,32248254302
        Biscayne Park, FL3,08951270321
        Palm Springs North, FL5,69487462549
        North Bay Village, FL8,10894498592
        West Miami, FL8,15297514611
        Sunset, FL14,869102541643
        Sweetwater, FL20,8521012,0692,170

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Hays, KS20,8552331,4611,694
        South Milwaukee, WI20,8571591,2981,457
        Green Valley, AZ20,8573001,2721,572
        Brambleton, VA20,84392659751
        Dickinson, TX20,8702141,0561,270
        Sweetwater, FL20,8521012,0692,170
        Source: The Sweetwater, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.