WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Chester-le-Street South, County Durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Chester-le-Street South, localized within County Durham.

Total Crimes

39
trending_down -15.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

56.66per 1k
trending_up +10.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,272

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences18
Anti-social Behaviour11
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Public Order2
Drug Offences2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sidlaw Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1
7
On or near Braeside Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
6
On or near Buttermere Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Dunstan Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cleveland Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Blencathra Way Map
Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Mendip Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Rannoch Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#9safest in County Durham

City Average

108.85per 1k

Local Policing

Chester-le-Street (Town South)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Residents and local elected councillors have raised the issue of youth nuisance in this area.

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Work with partners such as DCC Neighbourhood Wardens and use of our drone to target offenders under Operation DRIVE. The NPT team have designed leaflets promoting the report of off road bike usage so we can identify and target offenders. This is part of the "don't suffer in silence" initiative. Officers have also designed a leaflet to educate parents around the legalities and usage of such vehicles and the requirement for safety equipment.

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

Reports from public of increased ASB and youth nuisance involving youths and off road bikes.

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Work with partners and other agencies to combat the issues raised. Implementation of OP DRIVE Intensification days.

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN30

PACT Meeting - Avenues/Garden Farm

meeting

Avenues / Garden Farm PACT Meeting
Hosted PCSO Weston

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

location_on

Bullion Hall Bullion Lane Chester Le Street

SEP24

PACT Meeting - Avenues/Garden Farm

meeting

Avenues / Garden Farm PACT Meeting
Hosted PCSO Weston

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

location_on

Bullion Hall Bullion Lane Chester Le Street

NOV19

PACT Meeting - Avenues/Garden Farm

meeting

Avenues / Garden Farm PACT Meeting
Hosted PCSO Weston

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

location_on

Bullion Hall Bullion Lane Chester Le Street

DEC17

PACT Meeting - Avenues/Garden Farm

meeting

Avenues / Garden Farm PACT Meeting
Hosted PCSO Weston

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Bullion Hall Bullion Lane Chester Le Street

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