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Is Sweetwater, Florida Safe?

Population 20,828 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,828, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sweetwater earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,288 per 100K.

Sweetwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSweetwaterFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2103.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1288.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate498.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

370/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2104/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sweetwater

Violent crime in Sweetwater is close to the national average. The rate of 370.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2103.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,288 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sweetwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,288
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft498
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Sweetwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sweetwater
370.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sweetwater
2103.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwater Safety

Is Sweetwater safe?
Not especially. Sweetwater earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sweetwater?
247.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2103.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sweetwater safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sweetwater's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,288 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sweetwater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sweetwater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sweetwater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sweetwater?
Crime rates have held steady in Sweetwater, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Sweetwater compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Sweetwater ranks behind about 68% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sweetwater to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sweetwater?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.4 per-thousand rate put Sweetwater below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 370 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sweetwater?
370.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (63), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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