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Is Sayreville, New Jersey Safe?

Population 46,787 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 46,787, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sayreville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,374 per 100K.

Sayreville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSayrevilleNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate298.0303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1820.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1374.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate315.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

211.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1821/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sayreville

Violent crime in Sayreville is below the national average. The rate of 298.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1820.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,374 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sayreville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary268
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,374
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft315
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Sayreville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sayreville
298.0
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sayreville
1820.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sayreville Safety

Is Sayreville safe?
Not especially. Sayreville earns a C with a crime rate of 211.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sayreville?
211.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 298.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1820.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sayreville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sayreville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sayreville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sayreville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sayreville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sayreville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sayreville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Sayreville compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Sayreville ranks behind about 64% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Sayreville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sayreville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sayreville?
298.0 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (45), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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