Sweetwater, TX Crime Rates & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

51%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sweetwater_{/100k people}	Texas_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	153	n/a (estimate)	1,468	2,692	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.6	6.5
Rape	1	n/a	9.6	46.0	38.4
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	91.4	73.9
Assault	19	n/a	182.4	302.5	279.7
Violent crime	20	n/a (estimate)	192	447	388
Burglary	51	n/a	489.5	370.7	314.2
Theft	77	n/a	739.0	1,587.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	5	n/a	48.0	287.0	246.0
Property crime	133	n/a (estimate)	1,277	2,245	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Sweetwater crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sweetwater are 51% lower than the national average
In Sweetwater you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sweetwater is safer than 52% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sweetwater has decreased by 62%

Sweetwater crime map

The Sweetwater crime map 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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Daily Crime In Sweetwater (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Sweetwater, TX per 100,000 people. In Sweetwater, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.83 times less than the Texas average and 1.60 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Sweetwater is 2.33 times less than the Texas average and 2.02 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Sweetwater has a daily crime rate that is 1.76 times less than the Texas average and 1.53 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Sweetwater (higher is better)

Is Sweetwater safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Texas as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Sweetwater to other cities in the state and across the country, Sweetwater is 56% safer than other cities of Texas and 52% safer than other cities in the nation. Sweetwater has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sweetwater

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sweetwater is 1 in 521

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sweetwater is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sweetwater is 1 in 69

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Sweetwater, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 521. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 79 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Sweetwater is 1 in 69.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Sweetwater is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Sweetwater has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 67% in Sweetwater, while property crimes in Sweetwater have decreased by 61%. Total crime has decreased by 62% year over year.

Sweetwater police department

Item	Sweetwater	Texas	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	27	46,020	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	3.0	3.3

There are a total of 27 Sweetwater police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.1% less than the Texas average and 25.2% 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}
Roscoe, TX	1,538	210	1,056	1,265
Sweetwater, TX	10,601	192	1,277	1,468

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cordele, GA	10,600	998	3,893	4,891
South Yarmouth, MA	10,598	345	1,174	1,519
Lake Barcroft, VA	10,604	73	511	584
Greentree, NJ	10,597	165	981	1,146
Broomall, PA	10,608	174	734	908
Sweetwater, TX	10,765	192	1,277	1,468

Source: The Sweetwater, TX crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.