Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
183
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 183 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 42, a 4.4x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 42 vs 183 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Esh's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) while Newcastle Upon Tyne's was Violence & sexual offences (46 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.