Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
467
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 467 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Esh in March 2026 — 467 incidents compared to 42, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Burglary (32). Esh is below the national average while Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 42 vs 467 incidents. That is 91% 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Burglary. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 467).