Chester-le-Street vs Halnaby Ave — 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

Halnaby Ave

DL2 · Darlington

122

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Halnaby Ave has less crime — 122 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Halnaby Ave in April 2026 (161 vs 122 incidents). 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 Halnaby Ave safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 122 vs 161 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Chester-le-Street's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (49 incidents) while Halnaby Ave's was Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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