The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sweet, ID: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Sweet

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Sweet.

 

Sweet, ID Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$184,346

Cost of Crime™ for Sweet, ID

In 2025, crime will cost $1,009 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sweet in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Sweet, ID Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Sweet ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Sweet's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sweet is 23.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sweet Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sweet varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Sweet, ID see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sweet, ID

The total projected cost of crime in Sweet for 2025 is $184,346. This translates to approximately $370 per resident and $1,009 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Sweet. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sweet Compared to Other Cities?

Sweet, ID: $370
Ketchum, ID: $629
Meridian, ID: $206
Idaho: $330
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sweet is $370 per year, which is $94 less than the national average and $40 more than Idaho's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sweet:
  • In Ketchum, ID, crime costs $629 per person, which is $258 more than in Sweet.
  • In Meridian, ID, crime costs $206 per person, which is $164 less than in Sweet

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sweet for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Sweet
Cost per Sweet Resident
Murder
$55,504
$111
Rape/Sexual Assault
$22,176
$45
Robbery
$1,750
$4
Assault
$24,977
$50
Kidnapping
$5,024
$10
Vehicle Theft
$1,216
$2
Burglary
$9,328
$19
Theft
$7,151
$14
Arson
$1,285
$3
Vandalism
$11,960
$24
Animal Cruelty
$308
$1
Drug Crimes
$43,479
$87
Identity Theft
$188
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$184,346
$370

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sweet, ID

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Sweet totals $480,541 ($965 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $664,886 ($1,335 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Sweet crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Sweet’s 498 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Sweet Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Sweet residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.746
Robbery
0.1117
Rape
0.7344
Murder
0.0593
Total Violent Crime
2.652 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.773
Vehicle Theft
0.1577
Burglary
2.065
Arson
0.1068
Total Property Crime
5.102 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1664
Drug Crimes
11.80
Vandalism
3.362
Identity Theft
0.0489
Animal Cruelty
0.0837
Total "Other" Rate
15.46 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Sweet is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Sweet.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
B-
A+
B-
B-
A+
B
A
A+
C+
C+
A+
C+
B+
A-
C+
B-
A+
B
A+
A+
B+
B-
A+
D+
B+
B+
D
F
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sweet is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A
A
A-
A-
A-
A-
B+
B+
C
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
D
F
F
A-
A+
A+
C-
D
D
C+
C+
C+
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Sweet is as safe as the Idaho state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sweet, ID average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sweet schools on SchoolGrade

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