Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH2 · County Durham
185
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,008
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Chester-le-Street has less crime — 185 vs 1,008 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Chester-le-Street in March 2026 — 1,008 incidents compared to 185, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (168). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 185 vs 1,008 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer total crimes (185 vs 1,008).