Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Colburn recorded notably higher crime than Esh in February 2026 — 45 vs 21 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Esh has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 Colburn — 21 vs 45 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Esh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Esh had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 45).