Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL14 · County Durham
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than Esh in February 2026 — 241 incidents compared to 21, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). Esh is below the national average while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above, making Esh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 21 vs 241 incidents. That is 91% 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 Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 241).