West Chester, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

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}	West Chester_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	293	n/a (estimate)	1,465	1,681	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	20.0	27.8	37.5
Robbery	8	n/a	40.0	51.4	60.6
Assault	31	n/a	155.0	161.4	256.1
Violent crime	43	n/a (estimate)	215	246	359
Burglary	28	n/a	140.0	116.7	229.2
Theft	211	n/a	1,054.8	1,129.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	11	n/a	55.0	188.5	258.8
Property crime	250	n/a (estimate)	1,250	1,435	1,760

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West Chester crime map

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

West Chester crime rates are 31% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Chester are 40% lower than the national average
In West Chester you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Chester is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Chester has increased by 89%

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Daily Crime In West Chester (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in West Chester, PA per 100,000 people. In West Chester, the total number of daily crimes is 1.15 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.45 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in West Chester is 1.14 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.67 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, West Chester has a daily crime rate that is 1.15 times less than the Pennsylvania average and 1.41 times less than the national average.

How Safe is West Chester (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of West Chester to every other city in Pennsylvania, as well as the entirety of the United States, is West Chester safe? The gauges above illustrate that West Chester is safer than 57% of every city located within Pennsylvania along with 65% 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, West Chester, PA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Chester

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Chester is 1 in 466

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Chester is 1 in 81

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Chester is 1 in 69

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in West Chester, Pennsylvania? If you reside in West Chester, then there is a 1 in 466 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 81. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 69 risk that you will become a victim of crime in West Chester.

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

A good indicator of whether West Chester is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in West Chester has increased by 92%, while the property crime rate in West Chester has increased by 89% year over year. The number of total crimes in West Chester has increased by 89% year over year.

West Chester police department

Item	West Chester	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	60	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 60 West Chester police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 70.4% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 4.3% 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}
Malvern, PA	3,445	29	204	233
Eagleview, PA	1,880	35	201	236
Devon, PA	1,830	35	201	236
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	35	201	236
Elverson, PA	1,369	44	259	304
Toughkenamon, PA	1,053	46	269	315
Berwyn, PA	3,621	47	273	320
West Chester, PA	20,033	215	1,250	1,465

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Amherst Center, MA	20,037	160	307	466
Punta Gorda, FL	20,044	112	596	709
Shelby, NC	20,046	1,044	2,433	3,477
Miamisburg, OH	20,020	147	1,471	1,618
Elmwood Park, NJ	20,019	221	2,246	2,467
West Chester, PA	20,033	215	1,250	1,465

Source: The West 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.