Gateway Apartments Neighborhood, Chester
Crime Rate & Statistics
High crime area — exercise caution, especially at night
Safety at a Glance
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Is Gateway Apartments Safe?
No — this is a high-crime area. Gateway Apartments in Chester, PA has a safety grade of D-. The overall crime index is 184, which is 84% above the national average of 100.
Compared to the Chester average (crime index 196), Gateway Apartments is 12% lower in overall crime.
Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 192, 92% above average), while rape is the lowest risk (index: 171).
Gateway Apartments 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 | |
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| Violent Crime | ||||
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Murder
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180 | +80% | High | |
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Assault
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180 | +80% | High | |
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Robbery
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181 | +81% | High | |
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Rape
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171 | +71% | High | |
| Property Crime | ||||
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Burglary
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192 | +92% | High | |
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Larceny / Theft
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187 | +87% | High | |
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Vehicle Theft
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185 | +85% | High | |
How Gateway Apartments Compares
Crime index by category: Gateway Apartments vs Chester average vs national average.
Crime by Category
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Gateway Apartments Crime Map
Crime heatmap based on block-group level data. Red areas indicate higher crime density.
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Gateway Apartments Demographics & Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Gateway Apartments, Chester?
Gateway Apartments in Chester, PA has a crime safety grade of D- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 184, which is 84% above the national average. Compared to the Chester average, crime in Gateway Apartments is 12% lower.
Is Gateway Apartments a safe neighborhood in Chester?
Gateway Apartments has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of D-. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 192), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 171).
How does Gateway Apartments compare to the rest of Chester?
Gateway Apartments's overall crime index is 184, compared to the Chester average of 196. This means crime in Gateway Apartments is 12% lower than the city average. For violent crime, the index is 178, and for property crime it is 188. 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 Gateway Apartments?
The most prevalent crime type in Gateway Apartments is Burglary, with a crime index of 192 (92% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.
What are safer neighborhoods near Gateway Apartments?
Nearby neighborhoods include Delaware County Fairgrounds. Check their individual crime statistics pages for detailed safety information.
What are the demographics of Gateway Apartments?
Gateway Apartments has a population of approximately 6. The median household income is $28,652. The median home value is $79,172. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.
How does Gateway Apartments crime compare to the national average?
Gateway Apartments's overall crime rate is 84% above the national average (index 184 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.