Chester-le-Street (Town South) vs Consett
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chester-le-Street (Town South) vs Consett 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 (Town South) safer than Consett?
Chester-le-Street (Town South) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 937 crimes in the last 12 months. Consett has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,853 crimes. Consett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chester-le-Street (Town South) vs Consett?
Chester-le-Street (Town South) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Consett shows -16.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chester-le-Street (Town South) and Consett?
In Chester-le-Street (Town South), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (413 incidents). In Consett, it is Violent Crime (657 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester-le-Street (Town South) and Consett?
Chester-le-Street (Town South) recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Consett recorded 380. 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 (Town South) vs Consett?
Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (Town South) totalled 413 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 657 in Consett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (Town South) and Consett in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (Town South) recorded 887 crimes (now 937, a change of +5.6%). Consett recorded 2,219 crimes previously (now 1,853, -16.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (Town South) and Consett?
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 (Town South) has a resolution rate of 16.9% and Consett has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chester-le-Street (Town South) and Consett?
Chester-le-Street (Town South) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Consett 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 (Town South) and Consett?
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 (Town South) or Consett on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (Town South) and Consett. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.