Chester-le-Street vs Stanley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

155

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Criminal damage & arson31
  • Anti-social behaviour28

Stanley

DH9 · County Durham

179

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Chester-le-Street has less crime — 155 vs 179 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Chester-le-Street in February 2026 (179 vs 155 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chester-le-Street or Stanley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Chester-le-Street recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 155 vs 179 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Chester-le-Street and Stanley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Chester-le-Street recorded 65 incidents of this type vs 74 in Stanley. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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