Chester, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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33%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

131%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

13%

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}	Chester_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	957	n/a (estimate)	2,819	1,681	2,119
Murder	20	n/a	58.9	5.0	5.0
Rape	20	n/a	58.9	27.8	37.5
Robbery	66	n/a	194.4	51.4	60.6
Assault	176	n/a	518.5	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	282	n/a (estimate)	831	246	359
Burglary	113	n/a	332.9	116.7	229.2
Theft	422	n/a	1,243.2	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	140	n/a	412.4	188.5	258.8
Property crime	675	n/a (estimate)	1,989	1,435	1,760

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Chester crime map

The Chester crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Chester 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 Chester crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Chester 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

Chester crime rates are 33% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Chester are 131% higher than the national average
In Chester you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Chester is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Chester has decreased by 4%

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Daily Crime In Chester (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Chester, per 100,000 residents. In Chester, the total number of daily crimes is 1.68 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.33 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Chester are 3.38 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 2.31 times more than the national average. For property crime, Chester has a daily crime rate that is 1.39 times more than the Pennsylvania average and 1.13 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Chester (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Chester to every other city in Pennsylvania, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Chester safe? The gauges above illustrate that Chester is safer than 2% of every city located within Pennsylvania along with 18% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Pennsylvania and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Chester, PA is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chester

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chester is 1 in 121

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chester is 1 in 51

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chester is 1 in 36

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Chester, Pennsylvania? If you reside in Chester, then there is a 1 in 121 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 51. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 36 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Chester.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Chester is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Chester has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 96% in Chester, while property crimes in Chester have decreased by 21%. Total crime has decreased by 4% year over year.

Chester police department

Item	Chester	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	112	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 112 Chester police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 79.1% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 0.6% greater 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}
Malvern, PA	3,445	29	204	233
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	35	201	236
Eagleview, PA	1,880	35	201	236
Pitman, NJ	8,785	22	286	308
Berwyn, PA	3,621	47	273	320
Greenville, DE	2,448	57	274	331
Chester, PA	33,855	831	1,989	2,819

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Glendale Heights, IL	33,863	99	991	1,091
Cottonwood Heights, UT	33,865	88	1,614	1,702
Golden Glades, FL	33,843	248	1,320	1,568
San Luis, AZ	33,875	88	549	636
Newark, DE	33,822	310	1,998	2,308
Chester, PA	33,855	831	1,989	2,819

Source: The Chester, 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.