Is Chester-le-Street (Rural West) Safe?
Crime statistics for Chester-le-Street (Rural West). Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 1,545 total crimes recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural West)
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Chester-le-Street (Rural West) — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chester-le-Street (Rural West) safe?
Chester-le-Street (Rural West) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 27/100, rated Below Average. A total of 570 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 24.2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) in the last 12 months?
570 crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 24.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (459 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 588 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
The most common crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) is Violent Crime, with 588 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 103.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 24.2% — from 459 crimes in the previous 12 months to 570 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
Chester-le-Street (Rural West) has a safety score of 27 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Chester-le-Street (Rural West) compare to the Durham Constabulary average?
Chester-le-Street (Rural West) has a safety score of 27/100, while the Durham Constabulary force area average is 24/100. Chester-le-Street (Rural West) is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
38.4% of crimes recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Durham Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Chester-le-Street (Rural West)?
588 violent crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural West) in the last 12 months — representing 103.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 312 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Chester-le-Street (Rural West) last updated?
The crime data for Chester-le-Street (Rural West) was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Chester-le-Street (Rural West) with other areas?
You can compare Chester-le-Street (Rural West) with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.