Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE8 · Gateshead
378
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 378 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 42, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Gateshead has more Public order (27). Esh is below the national average while Gateshead is above, making Esh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 42 vs 378 incidents. That is 89% 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 Public order. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 378).