Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH2 · County Durham
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DH1 · County Durham
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chester-le-Street has less crime — 161 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Durham recorded notably higher crime than Chester-le-Street in April 2026 — 359 vs 161 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Durham has more Shoplifting (68). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 161 vs 359 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Durham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 359).