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Crime in Esh

Esh had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 119th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

DH7, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Esh

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53.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
119 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 7 Apr 6 May 3 Jun 12 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Esh. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence943%
theft524%
public order210%
anti-social behaviour210%
other crime210%
criminal damage15%

Esh against County Durham

TypeEsh per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence22.840.3–
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.120.2–
Theft and robbery12.76.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bearpark142.9▲ 5%
Ushaw Moor138.1▼ 4%
Esh Winning87.7▼ 27%
Langley Park83.4▼ 15%
Esh53.2▲ 24%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Esh a safe area?

Esh had about 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 119 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Esh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by theft (5) and public order (2).