Is Chester, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Chester neighborhoods we score (average 39/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

No-go after dark

Neighborhoods scored

0 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 0
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 1

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Chester

1South ChesterChesterSouth Chester is a historic, post-industrial neighborhood in Delaware County bordered by the Delaware River industrial corridor and major regional…39No-go after dark
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Best things to do in Chester

Attend a Philadelphia Union soccer match at nearby Subaru Park along the riverfront
Visit Memorial Park for public green space, athletic courts, and community gatherings
Explore the historic waterfront industrial corridor via the scenic Commodore Barry Bridge overlooks

Getting around Chester

Transit

SEPTA provides transit connectivity via the Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line at the Highland Avenue Station, alongside bus routes 113 and 119 running through the area.

Biking & trails

There are no municipal bike-share kiosks in the neighborhood, and dedicated on-street bike lanes are rare, though sections of the East Coast Greenway route pass nearby along Route 291.

Parking

Unmetered on-street parking is readily available throughout residential corridors, though visitors should lock vehicles and remove all valuables to mitigate theft risk.

All Chester neighborhoods by safety score

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South ChesterChesterSouth Chester is a historic, post-industrial neighborhood in Delaware County bordered by the Delaware River industrial corridor and major regional…39No-go after dark
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Chester safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Chester?

South Chester scores highest at 39/100.

Is Chester safe to walk at night?

In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.

Which Chester areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are South Chester (39). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Chester neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.