Crosby Square Neighborhood, Chester
Crime Rate & Statistics
Very high crime — well above the national average across categories
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Is Crosby Square Safe?
No — this area has very high crime. Crosby Square in Chester, PA has a safety grade of F+. The overall crime index is 200, which is 100% above the national average of 100.
Compared to the Chester average (crime index 196), Crosby Square is 4% higher in overall crime. Crime levels here are roughly in line with the city average.
Looking at specific crime types, murder is the most elevated concern (index: 200, 100% above average), while burglary is the lowest risk (index: 130). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this neighborhood.
Crosby Square Crime Breakdown
Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Chester city average. Higher values mean more crime.
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | Risk Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | ||||
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Murder
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200 | +100% | High | |
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Assault
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200 | +100% | High | |
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Robbery
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192 | +92% | High | |
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Rape
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200 | +100% | High | |
| Property Crime | ||||
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Burglary
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130 | +30% | Moderate | |
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Larceny / Theft
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177 | +77% | High | |
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Vehicle Theft
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200 | +100% | High | |
How Crosby Square Compares
Crime index by category: Crosby Square vs Chester average vs national average.
Crime by Category
Overall Crime Comparison
Crosby Square Crime Map
Crime heatmap based on block-group level data. Red areas indicate higher crime density.
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Crosby Square Demographics & Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Crosby Square, Chester?
Crosby Square in Chester, PA has a crime safety grade of F+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 200, which is 100% above the national average. Compared to the Chester average, crime in Crosby Square is 4% higher.
Is Crosby Square a safe neighborhood in Chester?
Crosby Square has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of F+. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Murder (index: 200), while Burglary is the lowest risk (index: 130).
How does Crosby Square compare to the rest of Chester?
Crosby Square's overall crime index is 200, compared to the Chester average of 196. This means crime in Crosby Square is 4% higher than the city average. For violent crime, the index is 198, and for property crime it is 169. However, crime can vary block by block, so checking the crime map for specific streets is recommended.
What type of crime is most common in Crosby Square?
The most prevalent crime type in Crosby Square is Murder, with a crime index of 200 (100% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.
What are safer neighborhoods near Crosby Square?
Nearby neighborhoods include Delaware County Fairgrounds. Check their individual crime statistics pages for detailed safety information.
What are the demographics of Crosby Square?
Crosby Square has a population of approximately 84. The median household income is $24,033. The median home value is $81,647. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.
How does Crosby Square crime compare to the national average?
Crosby Square's overall crime rate is 100% above the national average (index 200 vs 100). For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.
Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.