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Burglary Rates in Chester-le-Street North

County Durham, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Chester-le-Street North recorded 61 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 21% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

61

4.10 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,260

151.8 per 1,000 residents

21% above the UK average10% below the North East regional average

How does Chester-le-Street North rank?

Within County Durham

28 of 51 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

76th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
8
8
6
5
6
3
3
5
3
2
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
708
31%
Other Crime
581
26%
Shoplifting
397
18%
Anti-social Behaviour
394
17%
Vehicle Crime
68
3%
Burglary
61
3%
Drug Offences
25
1%
Robbery
16
1%
Theft from Person
10
0%

Property mix in Chester-le-Street North

Source: Census 2021 · 7,110 households

Detached 12%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 38%Flats 10%

The most common property type in Chester-le-Street North is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Chester-le-Street North homeowners

Most homes in Chester-le-Street North are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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