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Is Chester Township, PA safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Chester Township neighborhoods we score (average 52/100), 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

Caution

Neighborhoods scored

0 comfortable to walk

Score mix

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

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Chester Township

1Chester (Chester Township)Chester TownshipChester Township is a small, primarily residential municipality in Delaware County bordering the historic city of Chester. It features mid-century…52Caution
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Best things to do in Chester Township

Visit Eyre Park for neighborhood sports fields and open green space
Explore the nearby historic sites and waterfront park at Subaru Park in adjacent Chester
Attend local youth sports and community events at the Chester Township Municipal Park

Getting around Chester Township

Transit

Public transit is provided by SEPTA via bus routes 114 and 117 connecting to local transit hubs. The nearest regional rail station is Chester Transportation Center on the Wilmington/Newark Line, located about 2 miles southeast.

Biking & trails

There is no bike-share system in Chester Township, and dedicated bicycle infrastructure is virtually absent; cyclists must share high-speed roadways lacking shoulders.

Parking

Street parking in residential neighborhoods is ample and free, while strip malls and local businesses provide dedicated off-street surface parking lots at no charge.

All Chester Township neighborhoods by safety score

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Chester (Chester Township)Chester TownshipChester Township is a small, primarily residential municipality in Delaware County bordering the historic city of Chester. It features mid-century…52Caution
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Chester Township safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Chester Township?

Chester (Chester Township) scores highest at 52/100.

Is Chester Township 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 Township areas should visitors be careful in?

Our lowest-scoring areas are Chester (Chester Township) (52). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.

How does VibeLoco score Chester Township 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.