Chester-le-Street vs Corbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Criminal damage & arson32
  • Anti-social behaviour31

Corbridge

NE45 · Northumberland

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other crime1

Corbridge has less crime — 8 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in February 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 8, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Corbridge has more Other crime (1). 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 February 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 8 vs 169 incidents. That is 95% 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 February 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Corbridge had more Other crime. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 169).

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