Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 41 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than Esh in April 2026 — 95 vs 41 incidents. 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, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 41 vs 95 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Esh's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents) while Sunderland's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.