Chester, PA County has a concerning level of crime, particularly in the realm of violence. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 9.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is also an issue in the area, with a rate of 17.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they are still at risk of having their property stolen or damaged. The county's law enforcement and community leaders are likely working to address these issues and promote safety for all residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chester County violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Chester County property crime is 17.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Chester, Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.