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Is Sweetwater, Texas Safe?

Population 10,141 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,141, 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 1,889 per 100K.

Sweetwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSweetwaterTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2165.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1889.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2165/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sweetwater

Violent crime in Sweetwater is close to the national average. The rate of 333.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2165.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,889 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sweetwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,889
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sweetwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sweetwater
333.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sweetwater
2165.4
State
2077.3
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 249.9 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?
249.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2165.4 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 (1,889 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 Texas?
Below average for the state. Sweetwater ranks behind about 85% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sweetwater to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sweetwater?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.9 per-thousand rate put Sweetwater below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sweetwater?
333.7 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (81), and murder (5.0) 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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