Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Esh in February 2026 — 117 incidents compared to 21, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 21 vs 117 incidents. That is 82% 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 Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 117).