West Chester, Pennsylvania Crime Rate

1 years of data (2024–2024) · Population: 20,004

Key Insights

  • →West Chester has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 215.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Safer than 37% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.17 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
215.0
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1249.8
250 total
vs National Avg
↓ -40%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 43

Murder0
Rape4
Robbery8
Aggravated Assault31

Property Crime: 250

Burglary28
Larceny-Theft211
Motor Vehicle Theft11
Arson1
B
Safety Grade for West Chester

Based on violent crime rate of 215.0 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

El Reno, Oklahoma →Glenn Heights, Texas →Crest Hill, Illinois →Winder, Georgia →Sand Springs, Oklahoma →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.