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Officials credit multiagency 'Safe Summer' efforts as Chester reports summer decline in violent crime
Summary
City presenters said Chester saw 'significant reductions' in violent crime between June–August 2024 and June–August 2025, attributing the change to a mix of community programs, curfew, 12‑hour patrols, and a 2025 expansion of a Safe Summer operation involving city staff, police and the Delaware County DA's office.
City officials told the MRAC the city experienced a notable drop in violent crime over the summer and emphasized that the reduction followed a multi‑agency approach. A presenter said Chester saw ‘‘significant reductions’’ in categories including arson, assault and homicide comparing June–August 2024 to June–August 2025, though the…
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