Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs West Bradford & Grindleton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs West Bradford & Grindleton 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 West Bradford & Grindleton?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 764 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bradford & Grindleton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 62 crimes. West Bradford & Grindleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs West Bradford & Grindleton?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Bradford & Grindleton shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and West Bradford & Grindleton?
In Chester-le-Street (Rural North), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 incidents). In West Bradford & Grindleton, it is Violent Crime (21 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 West Bradford & Grindleton?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 171 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 16. 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 West Bradford & Grindleton?
Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) totalled 282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 21 in West Bradford & Grindleton. 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 West Bradford & Grindleton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 837 crimes (now 764, a change of -8.7%). West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 56 crimes previously (now 62, +10.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and West Bradford & Grindleton?
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 13% and West Bradford & Grindleton 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 West Bradford & Grindleton?
Chester-le-Street (Rural North) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. West Bradford & Grindleton is covered by Lancashire 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 West Bradford & Grindleton?
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 West Bradford & Grindleton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and West Bradford & Grindleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.