Chester, VA has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to the latest data, the rate of violent crime in Chester is 13.3, while the US average is 22.7. This means that the community in Chester experiences less incidents of violence, including assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the rate of property crime in Chester is slightly higher than the national average. The latest statistics show a rate of 31.9, while the US average is 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While Chester is relatively safer in terms of violent crime, the community still faces challenges in preventing and addressing property crime. The local authorities and community members continue to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents in Chester.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chester violent crime is 13.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Chester property crime is 31.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Chester, Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Colonial Heights, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Colonial Heights, Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.