Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 22 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon and Esh recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 22 and 21 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Esh has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 21 vs 22 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Public order while Esh had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 22).