Chester-le-Street vs Corbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

161

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Corbridge

NE45 · Northumberland

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Corbridge has less crime — 13 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 13, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Corbridge has more Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chester-le-Street or Corbridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 13 vs 161 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Corbridge had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 161).

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