Chester-le-Street vs Washington — 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

Washington

NE37 · Sunderland

134

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

Violence & sexual offences52
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour18

Washington has less crime — 134 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Washington in February 2026 (155 vs 134 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester-le-Street sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Washington has more Shoplifting (21). 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 Washington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 134 vs 155 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester-le-Street saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 155).

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