Chester Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chester Township Police Department serves the city of Chester Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 150 property crimes. Property crime averages 64.5 per 100k, 60.6% 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 AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 64.5 | A | 150 | 163.6 | -60.6% |
| Larceny | 64.5 | A | 103 | 116.4 | -44.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florham Park | 0 miles | A 21.8 | A 80.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.1% higher |
| Harding Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 25.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 60.3% lower |
| Jefferson Township | 0 miles | A 19.4 | A 14.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.4% lower |
| Madison | 0 miles | A 18.7 | A 37.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.9% lower |
| Mendham Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 49.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.0% lower |