Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Darlington (West Villages)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Darlington (West Villages) 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 (Rural North) safer than Darlington (West Villages)?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 177 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Darlington (West Villages)?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (West Villages) shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages)?
In Chester-le-Street (Rural North), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 incidents). In Darlington (West Villages), it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages)?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 176 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (West Villages) recorded 29. 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 (Rural North) vs Darlington (West Villages)?
Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) totalled 296 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Darlington (West Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 845 crimes (now 788, a change of -6.8%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 178 crimes previously (now 177, -0.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages)?
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 (Rural North) has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Darlington (West Villages) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages)?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Darlington (West Villages) 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 (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages)?
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 (Rural North) or Darlington (West Villages) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Darlington (West Villages). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.