Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Chester-le-Street (Town South)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Chester-le-Street (Town South) 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 (Town South)?
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 (Town South) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 937 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 (Town South)?
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 (Town South) shows +5.6% (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 (Town South)?
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 (Town South), it is Violent Crime (413 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 (Town South)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chester-le-Street (Town South) recorded 153. 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 (Town South)?
Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) totalled 150 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 413 in Chester-le-Street (Town South). 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 (Town South) 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 (Town South) recorded 887 crimes previously (now 937, +5.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Town South)?
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 (Town South) has 16.9%. 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 (Town South)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Chester-le-Street (Town South) 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 (Town South)?
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 (Town South) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Chester-le-Street (Town South). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.