Burnhope vs Chester-le-Street — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burnhope

DH8 · County Durham

221

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour36
  • Criminal damage & arson29

Chester-le-Street has less crime — 161 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burnhope saw somewhat more crime than Chester-le-Street in April 2026 (221 vs 161 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burnhope or Chester-le-Street safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 161 vs 221 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Burnhope is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Burnhope and Chester-le-Street?

In April 2026, Burnhope's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) while Chester-le-Street's was Violence & sexual offences (49 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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