Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Esh in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 21, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Hetton has more Public order (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 21 vs 59 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hetton had more Public order. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 59).