Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE10 · Gateshead
160
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 160 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 42, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 42 vs 160 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 160).