Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH2 · County Durham
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 (161 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Wansbeck has more Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 129 vs 161 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wansbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 161).