Chester-le-Street vs Haltwhistle — 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

Haltwhistle

NE49 · Northumberland

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other crime2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Haltwhistle has less crime — 10 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 10, a 16.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Haltwhistle has more Other crime (2). 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 Haltwhistle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 10 vs 161 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Haltwhistle had more Other crime. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 161).

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