Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.
Esh recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 6, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Shoplifting (6), while Stocksfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Esh — 6 vs 41 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Stocksfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 41).