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

NE28 · North Tyneside

299

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

Violence & sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour76
Criminal damage & arson30

Chester-le-Street has less crime — 161 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Chester-le-Street in April 2026 — 299 vs 161 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though North Tyneside records significantly more (91 vs 49 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 North Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 161 vs 299 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 91 in North Tyneside. Overall, Chester-le-Street had fewer total crimes (161 vs 299).

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