Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (21) in February 2026.
Brunswick and Esh recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 21 and 21 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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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Brunswick and Esh recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (21 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while Esh had more Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.