Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Esh and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 21 and 23 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 21 vs 23 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 23).