Crime statistics show most crime is down in Chester

Interim police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell presented a crime report at the City Council meeting on Wednesday morning reporting crimes for the first half of 2025 are down in most every category from 2024, with homicides down by more than half.

The report broke down the city FBI Uniform Crime Report comparing the first six months of 2024 to 2025 and showing serious crime was down in nearly all categories.

There were 15 homicides in the first six months of 2024 while there were seven in the first six months of 2025.

Attempted homicides in which the victim survived are included in aggravated assaults, said Chester Sgt. Kyle Battinieri, who gave the presentation along with Blackwell.

In 2024 there were 121 assaults reported, a number d

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