West Chester, PA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Chester Police Department serves the city of West Chester, PA in Chester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 539 violent crimes and 852 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.1 per 100k residents, which is 5.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.1 per 100k, 63.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate100.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents539 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents852 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.1 | C | 539 | 106.2 | -5.8% |
| Property Crime | 60.1 | A | 852 | 163.6 | -63.3% |
| Rape | 15.0 | F | 22 | 3.5 | +324.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.0 | D | 79 | 22.3 | +34.9% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 100 | 24.0 | -58.3% |
| Larceny | 50.0 | A | 703 | 116.4 | -57.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Goshen Township | 1 miles | A 12.6 | A 92.3 | Violent: 87.4% lower Property: 53.8% higher |
| Westtown-East Goshen Regional | 2 miles | A 3.4 | A 27.0 | Violent: 96.6% lower Property: 55.1% lower |
| Birmingham Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Willistown Township | 5 miles | A 17.6 | A 35.1 | Violent: 82.5% lower Property: 41.5% lower |
| Uwchlan Township | 6 miles | A 25.9 | A 82.8 | Violent: 74.2% lower Property: 37.8% higher |