The city of Chester, PA has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Chester is 81.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Chester are at a much higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in Chester is also higher than the national average, at 46.8 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming statistics shed light on the challenges faced by the community of Chester and the need for effective measures to address and reduce crime in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chester violent crime is 81.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Chester property crime is 46.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.