Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon and Esh recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 45 and 41 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Esh has more Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 41 vs 45 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Esh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 45).