Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL7 · North Yorkshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Yafforth has less crime — 2 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.
Esh recorded substantially more crime than Yafforth in April 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 2, a 20.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Yafforth has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Yafforth recorded fewer crimes than Esh — 2 vs 41 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Yafforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Yafforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yafforth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 41).