Sayre, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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72%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

77%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sayre_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	38	n/a (estimate)	590	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	12	n/a	186.2	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	12	n/a (estimate)	186	246	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	26	n/a	403.5	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	26	n/a (estimate)	403	1,435	1,760

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Sayre crime map

The Sayre crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sayre as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Sayre crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sayre crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Sayre crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sayre are 48% lower than the national average
In Sayre you have a 1 in 170 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sayre is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sayre has decreased by 66%

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Daily Crime In Sayre (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Sayre on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Pennsylvania and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Sayre (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Pennsylvania, are 2.85 times less than the state average and 3.59 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Sayre on a daily basis are 1.32 times less than than Pennsylvania average and 1.93 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Sayre are 3.56 times less than the daily state average and 4.36 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Sayre (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Sayre in comparison to other Pennsylvania communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Sayre safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Sayre being safer than 32% of cities in Pennsylvania and 45% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Pennsylvania cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Sayre. In conclusion, Sayre ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sayre

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sayre is 1 in 537

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sayre is 1 in 248

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sayre is 1 in 170

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Sayre, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Sayre, then there is a 1 in 537 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 248. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 170 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Sayre.

Year Over Year Crime In Sayre (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Sayre is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Sayre has decreased by 26% and the rate of property crime in Sayre has decreased by 73%. The total crime rate in Sayre has decreased by 66% year to year.

Sayre police department

Item	Sayre	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 14 Sayre police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.2% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 35.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Troy, PA	1,395	0	81	81
South Waverly, PA	1,062	90	525	615
Horseheads North, NY	2,569	191	866	1,057
Owego, NY	3,850	234	1,057	1,290
Athens, PA	3,203	93	1,212	1,305
Towanda, PA	2,833	145	1,338	1,482
Greens Landing, PA	867	263	1,534	1,797
Sayre, PA	5,403	186	403	590

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
St. Paul Park, MN	5,404	301	847	1,148
Town and Country, WA	5,402	311	2,350	2,661
Oakhurst, CA	5,405	454	1,941	2,395
Wyndmoor, PA	5,406	80	467	547
Holdrege, NE	5,406	180	1,331	1,511
Sayre, PA	5,403	186	403	590

Source: The Sayre, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.