Sweetwater, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sweetwater Police Department serves the city of Sweetwater, TX in Nolan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 881 violent crimes and 889 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.7 per 100k residents, which is 0.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 58.2 per 100k, 64.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 CAnnual Rate106.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents881 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents889 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.7 | C | 881 | 106.2 | +0.5% |
| Property Crime | 58.2 | A | 889 | 163.6 | -64.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 192 | 22.3 | -56.4% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 366 | 24.0 | -59.6% |
| Larceny | 38.8 | A | 440 | 116.4 | -66.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 75 | 22.2 | -56.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Merkel | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Colorado City | 30 miles | A 25.6 | A 25.6 | Violent: 76.0% lower Property: 56.0% lower |
| Tye | 31 miles | B 83.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Winters | 36 miles | B 86.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 19.1% lower Property: N/A |