Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH2 · County Durham
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL15 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has less crime — 92 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Chester-le-Street recorded notably higher crime than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And in April 2026 — 161 vs 92 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 92 vs 161 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Chester-le-Street's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (49 incidents) while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And's was Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.