Crime in Chester-le-Street South: statistics, rates and trends
721 crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street South in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chester-le-Street South at a glance
- Crime trends in Chester-le-Street South
- Types of crime in Chester-le-Street South
- Chester-le-Street South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chester-le-Street South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chester-le-Street South
- Demographics of Chester-le-Street South
- Questions about crime in Chester-le-Street South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (299), anti-social behaviour (161) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chester-le-Street South | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 721 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,308 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chester-le-Street South peaked in the year to August 2020 (940 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (668). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 721 | 63.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 668 | 59.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 788 | 69.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 761 | 67.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 691 | 61.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 682 | 60.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 940 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 866 | 76.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 773 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (63% below) and other theft (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 41, while vehicle crime fell from 37 to 21 and other theft fell from 41 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 26.4 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chester-le-Street South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chester-le-Street South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street North | 1,626 | 181.4 | +184% |
| North Lodge | 465 | 87.6 | +37% |
| Pelton | 1,234 | 79.2 | +24% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | +66% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 820 | 82.1 | +29% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,061 | 74.9 | +17% |
| Stanley | 1,872 | 182.0 | +185% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,709 | 132.6 | +108% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Chester-le-Street South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sidlaw Avenue” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sidlaw Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Cleveland Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Yetholm Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Gibside | 31 |
| On or near Wynyard | 31 |
| On or near Buttermere Close | 28 |
| On or near Blencathra Way | 27 |
| On or near Mendip Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Gainford | 26 |
| On or near Cragside | 24 |
Of the 560 crimes in Chester-le-Street South with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 161 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 272 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Chester-le-Street South has an estimated population of 11,308 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chester-le-Street South average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chester-le-Street South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chester-le-Street South a safe place to live?
Chester-le-Street South recorded 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chester-le-Street South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Chester-le-Street South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chester-le-Street South was up 8% on the year before: 721 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 668 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chester-le-Street South?
About 11,308 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chester-le-Street South?
Chester-le-Street South 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.