West Chester, PA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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66%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

69%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

West Chester crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Chester crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Chester crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Chester crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Chester_{/100k people}	Pennsylvania_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	775 (estimate)	1,845	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.6	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	25.1	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	63.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	171.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	112 (estimate)	266	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	138.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,176.2	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	264.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	663 (estimate)	1,579	1,917

West Chester crime map

The West Chester crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Chester as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West Chester crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Chester crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

West Chester crime rates are 66% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Chester are 69% lower than the national average
In West Chester you have a 1 in 130 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Chester is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Chester has decreased by 26%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Chester

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Chester is 1 in 896

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Chester is 1 in 151

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Chester is 1 in 130

Year Over Year Crime In West Chester (per 100,000 people)

West Chester police department

Item	West Chester	Pennsylvania	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	60	14,701	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	1.8	3.3

There are a total of 60 West Chester police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 70.4% greater than the Pennsylvania average and 4.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Pennsylvania

State	Total offenders	Pennsylvania_/100K	National_/100K
Pennsylvania	21,558	176	266

There are a total of 21,558 sex offenders in Pennsylvania. This yields a total of 176 sex offenders in Pennsylvania per 100,000 residents which is 34% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Devon, PA	1,830	37	222	259
Rose Valley, PA	1,148	37	222	259
Eagleview, PA	1,880	37	222	259
Elverson, PA	1,369	48	285	334
Toughkenamon, PA	1,053	50	296	345
Thorndale, PA	3,719	51	301	351
Malvern, PA	3,445	51	301	351
West Chester, PA	20,033	112	663	775

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Amherst Center, MA	20,037	108	317	425
Punta Gorda, FL	20,044	122	637	759
Miamisburg, OH	20,020	188	1,684	1,872
Shelby, NC	20,046	963	2,628	3,591
Elmwood Park, NJ	20,019	264	1,714	1,977
West Chester, PA	20,033	112	663	775

Source: The West Chester, PA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.