Chester-le-Street (Town South) vs West Bradford & Grindleton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Chester-le-Street (Town South) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      West Bradford & Grindleton Lancashire Constabulary

      Chester-le-Street (Town South) vs West Bradford & Grindleton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Chester-le-Street (Town South)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,058 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.2% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      West Bradford & Grindleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      62 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chester-le-Street (Town South)
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,058
      62
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      845
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.2%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester-le-Street (Town South)
      B West Bradford & Grindleton
      Violent Crime
      437 ↑42%
      21 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      181 ↑11%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑31%
      10 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓13%
      4
      Burglary
      46 ↑21%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑70%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      15 ↑7%
      0
      Public Order
      62 ↑41%
      2 ↓33%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓73%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓73%
      0
      Other Crime
      40 ↑74%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Bradford & Grindleton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester-le-Street (Town South) safer than West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Chester-le-Street (Town South) has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,058 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 (Town South) vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Chester-le-Street (Town South) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 (Town South) and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      In Chester-le-Street (Town South), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (437 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 (Town South) and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Chester-le-Street (Town South) recorded 181 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 (Town South) vs West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (Town South) totalled 437 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 (Town South) and West Bradford & Grindleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (Town South) recorded 845 crimes (now 1,058, a change of +25.2%). West Bradford & Grindleton recorded 56 crimes previously (now 62, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (Town South) 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 (Town South) has a resolution rate of 23.5% 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 (Town South) and West Bradford & Grindleton?

      Chester-le-Street (Town South) 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 (Town South) 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 (Town South) or West Bradford & Grindleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (Town South) and West Bradford & Grindleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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