Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE9 · Gateshead
247
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 247 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 42, a 5.9x difference. 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 247 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Esh's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) while Gateshead's was Violence & sexual offences (72 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.