Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
308
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 308 incidents in March 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 42, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Newburn has more Criminal damage & arson (37). Esh is below the national average while Newburn is above, making Esh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 42 vs 308 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 308).