Crime & Safety in Chester, PA

Chester has a violent crime rate of 1,383 per 100,000 residents, 264% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 825.8 per 100,000, robbery at 418.8, rape at 85.5. The murder rate is 53.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,005 per 100,000, 53% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,761, burglary at 749, vehicle theft at 496 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chester receives a safety grade of F.