Chester-le-Street vs Stanley — 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

Stanley

DH9 · County Durham

229

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Shoplifting34

Chester-le-Street has less crime — 161 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Chester-le-Street in April 2026 (229 vs 161 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (34). 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 Stanley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 161 vs 229 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer total crimes (161 vs 229).

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