Castletown vs Chester-le-Street — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting48
  • Anti-social behaviour34

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 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown saw somewhat more crime than Chester-le-Street in April 2026 (236 vs 161 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Chester-le-Street has more Criminal damage & arson (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Chester-le-Street safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 161 vs 236 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Castletown is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Chester-le-Street had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 236).

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