Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Shildon recorded substantially more crime than Esh in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 41, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Shildon — 41 vs 140 incidents. That is 71% 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 Shoplifting while Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 140).