Chester County, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chester County in PA is served by 49 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,641 violent crimes and 13,345 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.4 per 100k residents, which is 84.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.6 per 100k, 65.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.4 | A | 6641 | 106.2 | -84.5% |
| Property Crime | 56.6 | A | 13345 | 163.6 | -65.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 315 | 3.5 | -78.1% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 255 | 5.8 | -95.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 1457 | 22.3 | -80.0% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 1275 | 24.0 | -72.9% |
| Larceny | 45.3 | A | 11219 | 116.4 | -61.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 800 | 22.2 | -79.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chester County Sheriff's Office
Coatesville Police Department
Coatesville, PA
Downingtown Police Department
Downingtown, PA
Easttown Township Police Department
Easttown Township, PA
East Whiteland Township Police Department
East Whiteland Township, PA
Kennett Square Police Department
Kennett Square, PA
Malvern Police Department
Malvern, PA
North Coventry Township Police Department
North Coventry Township, PA
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, PA
Parkesburg Police Department
Parkesburg, PA
Phoenixville Police Department
Phoenixville, PA
Spring City Police Department
Spring City, PA
Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Tredyffrin Township, PA
West Chester Police Department
West Chester, PA
West Goshen Township Police Department
West Goshen Township, PA
Willistown Township Police Department
Willistown Township, PA
Caln Township Police Department
Caln Township, PA
Birmingham Township Police Department
Birmingham Township, PA
East Fallowfield Township Police Department
East Fallowfield Township, PA
Schuylkill Township Police Department, Chester County
South Coatesville Police Department
South Coatesville, PA
Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department
Upper Uwchlan Township, PA
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department
Westtown-East Goshen Regional, PA
Uwchlan Township Police Department
Uwchlan Township, PA
Honey Brook Police Department
Honey Brook, PA
East Pikeland Township Police Department
East Pikeland Township, PA
East Vincent Township Police Department
East Vincent Township, PA
West Fallowfield Township Police Department
West Fallowfield Township, PA
West Sadsbury Township Police Department
West Sadsbury Township, PA
West Vincent Township Police Department
West Vincent Township, PA
West Whiteland Township Police Department
West Whiteland Township, PA
Valley Township Police Department
Valley Township, PA
County Detective: Chester County
East Coventry Township Police Department
East Coventry Township, PA
East Brandywine Township Police Department
East Brandywine Township, PA
Sadsbury Township Police Department, Chester County
West Caln Township Police Department
West Caln Township, PA
West Nottingham Township Police Department
West Nottingham Township, PA
West Brandywine Township Police Department
West Brandywine Township, PA
West Pikeland Township Police Department
West Pikeland Township, PA
State Park Rangers: White Clay
State Park Rangers: Marsh Creek
East Marlborough Township Police Department
East Marlborough Township, PA
Kennett Township Police Department
Kennett Township, PA