Chester-le-Street vs Stocksfield — 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

Stocksfield

NE43 · Northumberland

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson2
  • Burglary1
  • Other crime1

Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 6, a 26.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (49) and Anti-social behaviour (36), while Stocksfield has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). 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 Stocksfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 6 vs 161 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Stocksfield had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 161).

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