Chester-le-Street vs Shildon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

Violence & sexual offences66
Criminal damage & arson32
Anti-social behaviour31

Shildon

DL4 · County Durham

119

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

Violence & sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage & arson22

Shildon has less crime — 119 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Shildon in February 2026 (169 vs 119 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Shildon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 119 vs 169 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Chester-le-Street recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 46 in Shildon. Overall, Shildon had fewer total crimes (119 vs 169).

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