Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Esh in April 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 41, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). 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 South Tyneside — 41 vs 167 incidents. That is 75% 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 South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 167).