Sweet, ID Crime Rate & Safety
Lower crime than 96% of major U.S. cities
Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated April 2026
Is Sweet Safe?
Yes — Sweet is very safe
A very safe city with well below-average crime rates overall.
Sweet has a crime rate that is 51% below the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 446.
Crime Index Comparison
100 = national average. Calibrated to reflect actual crime severity.
Your Chance of Being a Victim
Violent Crime
1 in 446
chance per year
National average: 1 in 263
41% lower than national average
Property Crime
1 in 127
chance per year
National average: 1 in 55
57% lower than national average
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Sweet Crime Breakdown
Estimated crime rates based on FBI UCR data, calibrated to city-level crime score.
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | Risk Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | ||||
|
Murder
|
50 | -50% | Low | |
|
Assault
|
56 | -44% | Low | |
|
Robbery
|
67 | -33% | Low | |
|
Rape
|
65 | -35% | Low | |
| Property Crime | ||||
|
Burglary
|
64 | -36% | Low | |
|
Larceny / Theft
|
36 | -64% | Low | |
|
Vehicle Theft
|
34 | -66% | Low | |
Violent vs Property Crime
Crime Index by Category
Sweet Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Sweet, ID?
Sweet, ID has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is estimated to be 51% below the national average. Residents face approximately a 1 in 446 chance of being a victim of violent crime per year and a 1 in 127 chance for property crime. Sweet has lower crime than 96% of major U.S. cities (population 50,000+).
Is Sweet, ID safe to live in?
Sweet is generally considered a safe place to live, earning a crime grade of A. However, safety varies significantly by neighborhood. Researching specific neighborhoods before moving to or visiting Sweet is strongly recommended.
What is the violent crime rate in Sweet?
The estimated violent crime rate in Sweet is 224.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 41% lower than the national average. This means residents have roughly a 1 in 446 chance of becoming a violent crime victim each year. Key violent crime rates include: murder at 2.5 per 100K (50% below average); aggravated assault at 150.1 per 100K (44% below average); robbery at 49.5 per 100K (33% below average).
What is the property crime rate in Sweet?
The estimated property crime rate in Sweet is 784.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 57% lower than the national average. Residents have roughly a 1 in 127 chance of being a property crime victim per year. Key property crime rates include: burglary at 172.3 per 100K (36% below average); larceny/theft at 503.2 per 100K (64% below average); vehicle theft at 109.4 per 100K (66% below average).
How does Sweet crime compare to the national average?
Sweet's overall crime rate is 51% below the national average as of 2026. The biggest concern is robbery (33% below average), while vehicle theft is 66% below average. Compared to other major U.S. cities, Sweet has lower crime than 96% of them.
Is Sweet safe to visit?
Sweet is generally safe for visitors and tourists. Property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) is 57% below average, which is typically the main concern for tourists. Avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, stay aware of your surroundings in unfamiliar areas, and stick to well-traveled neighborhoods.
How does Sweet crime compare to the rest of Idaho?
Idaho as a whole has crime that is 20% above the national average. Sweet's crime rate is 51% below the national average, making it safer the typical Idaho city.
What type of crime is most common in Sweet?
Larceny/theft is the most common crime in Sweet, with an estimated rate of 503.2 incidents per 100,000 residents. This is 64% below the national average for this crime type. Overall, property crime (785 per 100K) is more prevalent than violent crime (224 per 100K) in Sweet, which is consistent with national trends.