Chester-le-Street vs Ferryhill — 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

Ferryhill

DL17 · County Durham

150

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

Violence & sexual offences57
Criminal damage & arson26
Anti-social behaviour20

Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street and Ferryhill recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 161 and 150 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Ferryhill safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferryhill recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 150 vs 161 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 57 in Ferryhill. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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