Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL15 · County Durham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than Esh in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 21, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 21 vs 72 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Esh recorded 10 incidents of this type vs 22 in Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And. Overall, Esh had fewer total crimes (21 vs 72).