Sweet Home, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sweet Home Police Department serves the city of Sweet Home, OR in Linn County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 318 violent crimes and 1,725 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.2 per 100k residents, which is 63.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 254.7 per 100k, 55.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate254.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,725 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate166.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,409 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.2 | A | 318 | 106.2 | -63.1% |
| Property Crime | 254.7 | D | 1725 | 163.6 | +55.7% |
| Robbery | 9.8 | F | 10 | 5.8 | +68.4% |
| Burglary | 29.4 | D | 172 | 24.0 | +22.3% |
| Larceny | 166.5 | D | 1409 | 116.4 | +43.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.4 | D | 107 | 22.2 | +32.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 11 miles | A 55.3 | A 85.5 | Violent: 41.2% higher Property: 66.4% lower |
| Stayton | 28 miles | A 49.0 | C 159.2 | Violent: 25.0% higher Property: 37.5% lower |
| Eugene | 30 miles | B 79.1 | F 272.2 | Violent: 102.0% higher Property: 6.9% higher |
| Florence | 34 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 128.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 49.6% lower |
| Junction City | 34 miles | A 26.9 | A 67.2 | Violent: 31.4% lower Property: 73.6% lower |