The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Chester, CA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$1.18 million

Cost of Crime™ for Chester, CA

In 2025, crime will cost $998 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chester in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Chester, CA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Chester ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Chester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chester is 31.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chester Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chester varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Chester, CA see the most incidents - about 29 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chester, CA

The total projected cost of crime in Chester for 2025 is $1,176,504. This translates to approximately $433 per resident and $998 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Chester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chester Compared to Other Cities?

Chester, CA:	$433
Lodi, CA:	$1387
Rescue, CA:	$213
California:	$491
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chester is $433 per year, which is $31 less than the national average and $58 less than California's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chester:

In Lodi, CA, crime costs $1,387 per person, which is $954 more than in Chester.
In Rescue, CA, crime costs $213 per person, which is $220 less than in Chester

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chester for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Chester	Cost per Chester Resident
Murder	$315,952	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$83,447	$31
Robbery	$82,242	$30
Assault	$206,301	$76
Kidnapping	$17,777	$7
Vehicle Theft	$38,157	$14
Burglary	$71,022	$26
Theft	$259,119	$95
Arson	$16,888	$6
Vandalism	$47,724	$18
Animal Cruelty	$413	$0
Drug Crimes	$30,765	$11
Identity Theft	$6,697	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,176,504	$433

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chester, CA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Chester totals $2,591,558 ($954 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,768,062 ($1,387 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Chester crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Chester has 2, have the same problem. Of Chester’s 2,716 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Chester Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chester residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.645
Robbery	0.9627
Rape	0.5067
Murder	0.0619
Total Violent Crime	4.176 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.42
Vehicle Theft	0.9073
Burglary	2.883
Arson	0.2575
Total Property Crime	22.47 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1079
Drug Crimes	1.531
Vandalism	2.460
Identity Theft	0.3186
Animal Cruelty	0.0205
Total "Other" Rate	4.438 (A-)

Individual Chester Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Chester is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Chester.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lake Almanor, CA	D-	F	D-
Prattville, CA	F	F	F
Mill Creek, CA	C-	D-	D
Westwood, CA	D	F	D-
Drakesbad, CA	D-	D	F
Canyondam, CA	F	F	F
Virgilia, CA	D	C-	D-
Greenville, CA	C-	D-	C-
Belden, CA	D	D+	D-
Mineral, CA	C	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chester is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ronda, NC	D	C	C
Farrandville, MI	C+	C+	C+
Ganado, AZ	F	F	F
Glide, OR	D-	D+	D+
Hernando Beach, FL	A+	B+	B+
Lilly, PA	A+	A-	A-
Locust Fork, AL	C+	C+	C+
Midland, PA	C-	C	C
Minneapolis, KS	C	B-	B-
Mishicot, WI	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Chester is as safe as the California state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chester, CA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chester schools on SchoolGrade

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