Chester, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chester Police Department serves the city of Chester, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 70 property crimes. Property crime averages 118.7 per 100k, 27.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 118.7 | B | 70 | 163.6 | -27.5% |
| Larceny | 118.7 | C | 63 | 116.4 | +2.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendham | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.1% lower |
| Roxbury Township | 7 miles | A 4.3 | A 81.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.2% lower |
| Tewksbury Township | 7 miles | A 33.8 | A 33.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.5% lower |
| Bernardsville | 8 miles | A 63.3 | A 38.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.0% lower |
| Randolph Township | 8 miles | A 7.5 | A 26.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.8% lower |