Crime Rate in Chester-le-Street West Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chester-le-Street West Central

The total recorded crimes in Chester-le-Street West Central, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chester-le-Street West Central crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chester-le-Street West Central, encompassing approximately 15,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (10.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
Chester-le-Street West Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Fell Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hedworth Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Chester-le-Street West Central?

To understand the safety of Chester-le-Street West Central, we need to analyze Chester-le-Street West Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Chester-le-Street West Central reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,423 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chester-le-Street West Central witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Chester-le-Street West Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,439 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chester-le-Street West Central witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Chester-le-Street West Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chester-le-Street West Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chester-le-Street West Central has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 9.73 ranking 5th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Chester-le-Street West Central crimes were 1,423. The crime rate of Chester-le-Street West Central in 2024 was 91.65 (year) or 7.64 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chester-le-Street West Central were around 1,439 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.68 (year) or 7.72 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chester-le-Street West Central)CrimesRank (Chester-le-Street West Central)CrimesRank (Chester-le-Street West Central)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Chester-le-Street West Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202525
April 202512
March 202526
February 202516
January 202514
December 202416
November 202423
October 202433
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 442 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202549
April 202532
March 202532
February 202532
January 202534
December 202441
November 202442
October 202443
September 202444
August 202439

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202528
April 202526
March 202522
February 202522
January 202522
December 202412
November 202419
October 202426
September 202414
August 202431

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202414
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
April 202515
March 202522
February 20253
January 20258
December 202414
November 20245
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chester-le-Street West Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chester-le-Street West Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
2. Fell Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hedworth Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Morningside Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wesley Terrace (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Third Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. South Burns (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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