Chester-le-Street vs Spennymoor — 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

Spennymoor

DL16 · County Durham

206

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

Violence & sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage & arson24

Chester-le-Street has less crime — 161 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Spennymoor saw somewhat more crime than Chester-le-Street in April 2026 (206 vs 161 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Spennymoor records significantly more (85 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 Spennymoor safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Spennymoor — 161 vs 206 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Spennymoor is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 85 in Spennymoor. Overall, Chester-le-Street had fewer total crimes (161 vs 206).

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