Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded notably higher crime than Esh in April 2026 — 88 vs 41 incidents. 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 88 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) while Esh's was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.