Chester-le-Street vs Wickham and Dunston — 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

Wickham and Dunston

NE16 · Gateshead

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage & arson5
Violence & sexual offences4

Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 28, a 5.8x difference. 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 Wickham and Dunston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 28 vs 161 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Chester-le-Street's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (49 incidents) while Wickham and Dunston's was Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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