Bishop Auckland (East) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural North)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishop Auckland (East) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural North) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishop Auckland (East) safer than Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
Bishop Auckland (East) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 843 crimes in the last 12 months. Chester-le-Street (Rural North) has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 788 crimes. Chester-le-Street (Rural North) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishop Auckland (East) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
Bishop Auckland (East) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chester-le-Street (Rural North) shows -6.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
In Bishop Auckland (East), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 incidents). In Chester-le-Street (Rural North), it is Violent Crime (296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
Bishop Auckland (East) recorded 145 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 176. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Bishop Auckland (East) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
Violent crime in Bishop Auckland (East) totalled 313 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 296 in Chester-le-Street (Rural North). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishop Auckland (East) recorded 813 crimes (now 843, a change of +3.7%). Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 845 crimes previously (now 788, -6.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bishop Auckland (East) has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Chester-le-Street (Rural North) has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
Bishop Auckland (East) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Chester-le-Street (Rural North) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North)?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Bishop Auckland (East) or Chester-le-Street (Rural North) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishop Auckland (East) and Chester-le-Street (Rural North). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.