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Chester Township, PA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Chester Township Police Department serves the city of Chester Township, PA in Delaware County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 178 violent crimes and 249 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.8 per 100k residents, which is 6.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.7 per 100k, 8.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate99.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate149.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate124.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime99.8C178106.2-6.1%
Property Crime149.7C249163.6-8.5%
Larceny124.7C178116.4+7.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.9C3122.2+12.5%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Aston Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 60.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 59.5% lower
Darby 0 miles
F 236.7
F 284.0
Violent: 137.2% higher
Property: 89.8% higher
Darby Township 0 miles
A 33.0
A 33.0
Violent: 66.9% lower
Property: 78.0% lower
Eddystone 0 miles
D 165.2
F 412.9
Violent: 65.5% higher
Property: 175.9% higher
Folcroft 0 miles
A 29.9
C 149.2
Violent: 70.1% lower
Property: 0.3% lower