Violent crime in Chester, Pa., down significantly this summer, officials say

Statistics show that violent crime often spikes during the warmer months, but leaders in one Delaware County community say the number of homicides this summer is significantly lower than last year.

Those who live in the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, are seeing fewer officers in patrol cars and more walking the streets.

Officials say they’re engaging with neighborhoods, building relationships and trust and the numbers show it’s working…

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