Chester-le-Street vs Hetton — 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

Hetton

DH5 · Sunderland

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

Anti-social behaviour30
Violence & sexual offences26
Criminal damage & arson10

Hetton has less crime — 81 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 161 vs 81 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 Hetton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 81 vs 161 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Chester-le-Street's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (49 incidents) while Hetton's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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