Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 42 vs 74 incidents in March 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded notably higher crime than Esh in March 2026 — 74 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 42 vs 74 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 74).