Chester, SC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chester Police Department serves the city of Chester, SC in Chester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,119 violent crimes and 936 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 272.1 per 100k residents, which is 156.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 272.1 per 100k, 66.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 272.1 | F | 1119 | 106.2 | +156.2% |
| Property Crime | 272.1 | F | 936 | 163.6 | +66.3% |
| Burglary | 38.9 | F | 146 | 24.0 | +61.8% |
| Larceny | 213.8 | F | 716 | 116.4 | +83.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 69 | 22.2 | -12.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 105.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.3% lower |
| Fort Lawn | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 104.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 61.7% lower |
| Clover | 18 miles | C 103.1 | A 77.3 | Violent: 62.1% lower Property: 71.6% lower |
| Fort Mill | 18 miles | A 23.3 | A 52.5 | Violent: 91.4% lower Property: 80.7% lower |
| York | 18 miles | F 287.5 | F 264.5 | Violent: 5.6% higher Property: 2.8% lower |