Chester, SC has a higher than average rate of both violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Chester is 51.4, which is more than double the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Chester is 58.1, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Chester has a significantly higher crime rate than most other cities in the US and it may be wise for residents to take extra precautions when it comes to personal safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chester (zip 29706) violent crime is 51.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Chester (zip 29706) property crime is 58.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Chester, South Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Tega Cay, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Tega Cay, South Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.