Crime in Chester-le-Street North: statistics, rates and trends

1,600 crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street North in the 12 months to July 2026, 178.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 481 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chester-le-Street North has the 268th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chester-le-Street North was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,356). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chester-le-Street North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+39%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and other crime (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chester-le-Street North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chester-le-Street North recorded 481 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chester-le-Street North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chester-le-Street North recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chester-le-Street North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chester-le-Street North recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chester-le-Street North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chester-le-Street North recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chester-le-Street North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chester-le-Street North recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chester-le-Street North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chester-le-Street North recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chester-le-Street North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chester-le-Street North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chester-le-Street North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chester-le-Street North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chester-le-Street North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chester-le-Street North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chester-le-Street North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chester-le-Street North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chester-le-Street North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chester-le-Street North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chester-le-Street North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chester-le-Street North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chester-le-Street North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chester-le-Street North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chester-le-Street North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chester-le-Street North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chester-le-Street North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chester-le-Street North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chester-le-Street North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chester-le-Street North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chester-le-Street North has an estimated population of 8,964. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chester-le-Street North sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chester-le-Street North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.