Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded notably higher crime than Esh in April 2026 — 81 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Hetton has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 Hetton — 41 vs 81 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 81).