Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Colburn saw somewhat more crime than Esh in April 2026 (54 vs 41 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), 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 Colburn — 41 vs 54 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Drugs while Esh had more Shoplifting. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 54).