Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural West)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural West) 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 Chester-le-Street (East Villages) safer than Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 416 crimes in the last 12 months. Chester-le-Street (Rural West) has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 570 crimes. Chester-le-Street (East Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chester-le-Street (Rural West) shows +24.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
In Chester-le-Street (East Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (150 incidents). In Chester-le-Street (Rural West), it is Violent Crime (219 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chester-le-Street (Rural West) recorded 128. 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 Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 219 in Chester-le-Street (Rural West). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (East Villages) recorded 545 crimes (now 416, a change of -23.7%). Chester-le-Street (Rural West) recorded 459 crimes previously (now 570, +24.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
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. Chester-le-Street (East Villages) has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Chester-le-Street (Rural West) has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Chester-le-Street (Rural West) 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 Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
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 Chester-le-Street (East Villages) or Chester-le-Street (Rural West) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Rural West). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.