Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 61 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Esh in February 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 21, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), 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 61 incidents. That is 66% 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 Shoplifting while Esh had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 61).