Chester borough, NJ has a relatively low violent crime rate of 9.7, compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in this area is slightly higher than the national average, at 31.8 compared to 35.4. This may be due to the fact that Chester borough is a small, affluent community where residents are more likely to own valuable possessions. Despite these statistics, Chester borough is still considered a safe and peaceful town, with a tight-knit community that looks out for one another. The low violent crime rate can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement and community outreach programs aimed at preventing and addressing any potential criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chester borough violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Chester borough property crime is 31.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.