Esh vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Esh

DH7 · County Durham

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Shoplifting6
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting21

Esh has less crime — 41 vs 147 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Esh in April 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 41, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Esh or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 41 vs 147 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Esh and Sunderland?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Esh recorded 19 incidents of this type vs 39 in Sunderland. Overall, Esh had fewer total crimes (41 vs 147).

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