Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Esh in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 41, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (42). Esh is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making Esh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 41 vs 334 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 334).