Chester-le-Street vs North Tyneside — 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

North Tyneside

NE25 · North Tyneside

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 12, a 13.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (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 North Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 12 vs 161 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 161).

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