The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sayersville, VA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$71,891

Cost of Crime™ for Sayersville, VA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,252 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Sayersville 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 Sayersville, VA Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Sayersville ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Sayersville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sayersville is 40.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sayersville, VA

The total projected cost of crime in Sayersville for 2025 is $71,891. This translates to approximately $580 per resident and $1,252 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in Sayersville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Sayersville, VA:	$580
Emporia, VA:	$1033
Round Hill, VA:	$132
Virginia:	$432
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sayersville is $580 per year, which is $116 more than the national average and $148 more than Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sayersville:

In Emporia, VA, crime costs $1,033 per person, which is $453 more than in Sayersville.
In Round Hill, VA, crime costs $132 per person, which is $448 less than in Sayersville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Sayersville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Sayersville	Cost per Sayersville Resident
Murder	$23,311	$188
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,119	$33
Robbery	$2,297	$19
Assault	$11,857	$96
Kidnapping	$1,009	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1,057	$9
Burglary	$3,112	$25
Theft	$11,604	$94
Arson	$418	$3
Vandalism	$9,228	$74
Animal Cruelty	$138	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,707	$30
Identity Theft	$33	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$71,891	$580

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sayersville, VA

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 Sayersville totals $178,189 ($1,437 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $250,080 ($2,017 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 Sayersville 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 Sayersville’s 124 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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Sayersville 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 Sayersville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.330
Robbery	0.5888
Rape	0.5478
Murder	0.1000
Total Violent Crime	4.566 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.07
Vehicle Theft	0.5505
Burglary	2.767
Arson	0.1396
Total Property Crime	21.53 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1343
Drug Crimes	4.042
Vandalism	10.42
Identity Theft	0.0346
Animal Cruelty	0.1504
Total "Other" Rate	14.78 (D-)

Individual Sayersville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bandy, VA	D	D+	D+
Pisgah, VA	C	C-	C+
Amonate, VA	D+	D+	D+
Squire, WV	C+	A-	B
Bishop, VA	D-	C-	D
North Tazewell, VA	C+	C-	B-
Cliffield, VA	C-	D	C
Vallscreek, WV	C+	A-	B
Tazewell, VA	C+	C-	B+
Bishop, WV	C+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sayersville 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
Gibbonsville, ID	D+	B	B
Stephensburg, KY	B+	A-	A-
Stehekin, WA	F	F	F
Steele City, NE	D-	D+	D+
State Line, NY	B-	B+	B+
Starkenburg, MO	D	D	D
Stark, MT	A-	B	B
Stark, KY	B	B+	B+
Stark, IL	B	B	B
Grand Lake Stream, ME	D	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Sayersville is less safe than the Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sayersville, VA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 65% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Sayersville schools on SchoolGrade

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