Chester-le-Street vs South 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

South Tyneside

NE36 · South Tyneside

73

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting12

South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 161 vs 73 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). 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 South Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 73 vs 161 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 161).

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