WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Chester-le-Street West Central, County Durham

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

Total Crimes

131
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Annual Crime Rate

161.49per 1k
trending_up +11.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,920

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour31
Violence & Sexual Offences28
Criminal Damage & Arson24
Other Theft11
Public Order11
Shoplifting8
Vehicle Crime6
Other Crime6
Drug Offences2
Robbery2
Burglary2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Criminal damage and arson: 3Public order: 2
12
On or near Morningside Court Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
8
On or near Nightclub Map
Other theft: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
6
On or near Hedworth Street Map
Shoplifting: 3Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Cragside Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1
5
On or near Wynyard Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Bluehouse Bank Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Fell Road Map
Public order: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Fourth Avenue Map
Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within County Durham district.

Local Rank

#58safest in County Durham

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

108.85per 1k

Local Policing

Chester-le-Street (Rural West)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Crack down on ASB in the area including the use of off-road bikes.

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Working with partners such as Durham County Council, Street Wardens and housing providers along with our motorcycle section and specialist drone pilots to deal positively with those committing ASB.

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

Tackle the recent spate of burglaries in unoccupied houses.

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Increased patrols and partnership work with landlords and DCC selective licensing. Targeting known offenders with prolific offender recently dealt with and recalled to prison.

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

SEP11

Grange Villa PACT Meeting

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PACT Meeting

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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Grange Villa Community Enterprise East Street, Chester le Street

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