Sweeny, TX has safety grade D, a population of about 3,666, an overall crime rate near 818 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Sweeny, TX is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Sweeny, TX for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Sweeny, TX Crime Rate and Safety Report
Sweeny, TX crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
5.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Sweeny, TX demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (60.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 30 incidents suggests Sweeny maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Sweeny demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Sweeny, TX Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4871492, a total of 30 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 18 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 11 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 9 incidents, followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering," each with 1 incident. Sex offenses are the least frequent, with only 1 reported incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US4871492" corresponds to a specific census tract within a city and state. To fully contextualize this crime data, the city and state name, population of the area, median income, crime rate per 100k population, a calculated safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data showing the spatial distribution of these crimes, and associated zip codes are required. Without this information, it's impossible to determine if the observed crime levels are high or low relative to the population, socioeconomic conditions, or compared to other areas. For example, if this GEOID represents an area within Houston, Texas, with a population of 5,000, the crime rate would be 600 per 100,000. If the median income is significantly below the city average, this could indicate a correlation between socioeconomic factors and crime rates. A safety score and grade could then be assigned based on a comparison to city-wide or state-wide averages. The violent crime rate would be calculated based on the assault and sex offense data, while the property crime rate would be based on the larceny, vandalism, and burglary data. A crime map would visually represent the concentration of these incidents within the census tract, and associated zip codes would help to further define the geographic area. Without this additional data, the analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories.
Sweeny, TX crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
78338
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Safety189.7
Per 1K190
Total Crimes78385
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Safety189.7
Per 1K190
Total Crimes78205
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Safety157.1
Per 1K157
Total Crimes79754
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Safety143.9
Per 1K144
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FAQ about crime in Sweeny, TX
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Sweeny, TX.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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