Crime & Safety in Chester, SC

Chester has a violent crime rate of 1,528 per 100,000 residents, 302% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,304.0 per 100,000, robbery at 37.3, rape at 93.1. The murder rate is 93.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,968 per 100,000, 102% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,241, burglary at 540, vehicle theft at 186 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 16 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chester receives a safety grade of F.