Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL14 · County Durham
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than Esh in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 41, a 7.4x difference. 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 April 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 41 vs 305 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Esh's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents) while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And's was Anti-social behaviour (81 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.