Chester-le-Street vs Houghton-le-Spring — 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

Houghton-le-Spring

DH4 · Sunderland

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 143 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street and Houghton-le-Spring recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 161 and 143 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Shoplifting (21). 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 Houghton-le-Spring safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 143 vs 161 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Houghton-le-Spring had more Shoplifting. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 161).

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