Chester-le-Street vs Shildon — 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

Shildon

DL4 · County Durham

140

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

Violence & sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage & arson24

Shildon has less crime — 140 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Shildon in April 2026 (161 vs 140 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 April 2026 Police data, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 140 vs 161 incidents. That is 13% 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 April 2026, Chester-le-Street recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 52 in Shildon. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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