Chester-le-Street vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

155

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Criminal damage & arson31
  • Anti-social behaviour28

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

109

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Burglary9

Sunderland has less crime — 109 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 (155 vs 109 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). 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 Sunderland safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 109 vs 155 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 155).

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