Chester, IA is a small town with a population of only 116 people. Despite its size, the town has had its fair share of crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Chester is 15, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Chester is 17.5, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while the town may have a low rate of violent crime, it still sees a significant number of property crimes. This could be due to the fact that the town is in a rural area and may not have the same level of security measures as larger cities. Nevertheless, the residents of Chester are working together to keep their community safe and ensure that the crime rates continue to decrease.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chester violent crime is 15.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Chester property crime is 17.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Chester, Iowa does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ostrander, Minnesota. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ostrander, Iowa. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.