Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 397 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +72.2% (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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
In Chester-le-Street (East Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (141 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Violent Crime (54 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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 41. 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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) totalled 141 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). 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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (East Villages) recorded 522 crimes (now 397, a change of -24%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 97 crimes previously (now 167, +72.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 31.7% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Chester-le-Street (East Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (East Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.