Crime in Chester-le-Street: 123.3 per 1,000 residents · Check Local

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Safety in Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street in North East scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 2,463
Rate per 1,000: 123.3
1-year trend: +2.1%
3-year trend: -1.7%
5-year trend: +16.4%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 14
Per 1,000 residents: 0.7

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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