Crime in Chester-le-Street North: statistics, rates and trends
1,626 crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street North in the 12 months to August 2026, 181.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chester-le-Street North at a glance
- Crime trends in Chester-le-Street North
- Types of crime in Chester-le-Street North
- Chester-le-Street North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chester-le-Street North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chester-le-Street North
- Demographics of Chester-le-Street North
- Questions about crime in Chester-le-Street North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (481), anti-social behaviour (316) and criminal damage and arson (227) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 260th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Chester-le-Street North | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,626 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 181.4 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,964 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chester-le-Street North peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,780 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,352). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,626 | 181.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,748 | 195.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,465 | 163.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,780 | 198.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,475 | 164.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,352 | 150.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,592 | 177.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,663 | 185.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,564 | 174.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 171 |
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 196 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chester-le-Street North recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 98 to 126 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 37, while shoplifting fell from 353 to 208 and other crime fell from 41 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 481 | 53.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 35.3 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 227 | 25.3 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 23.2 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Public order | 126 | 14.1 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 91 | 10.2 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 52 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chester-le-Street North; the highest is Stanley, County Durham (182.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Chester-le-Street South (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chester-le-Street North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street South | 721 | 63.8 | -65% |
| North Lodge | 465 | 87.6 | -52% |
| Pelton | 1,234 | 79.2 | -56% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 820 | 82.1 | -55% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | -42% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | -59% |
| Stanley | 1,872 | 182.0 | 0% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,709 | 132.6 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Chester-le-Street North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Parking Area | 127 |
| On or near Nightclub | 83 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Morningside Court | 55 |
| On or near Hedworth Street | 52 |
| On or near High Chare | 51 |
| On or near Third Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Park Road Central | 39 |
Of the 1,310 crimes in Chester-le-Street North with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 316 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 512 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 445 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chester-le-Street North has an estimated population of 8,964 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (29%, against 23%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chester-le-Street North average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chester-le-Street North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chester-le-Street North a safe place to live?
Chester-le-Street North recorded 181.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 260th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Chester-le-Street North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 481 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
Is crime in Chester-le-Street North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chester-le-Street North was down 7% on the year before: 1,626 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,748 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chester-le-Street North?
About 8,964 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chester-le-Street North?
Chester-le-Street North is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.