Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH2 · County Durham
155
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Chester-le-Street has less crime — 155 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded notably higher crime than Chester-le-Street in February 2026 — 333 vs 155 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Durham has more Shoplifting (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 155 vs 333 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Durham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer total crimes (155 vs 333).