Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Esh has less crime — 21 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Esh in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 21, a 17.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (42). Esh is below the national average while Sunderland is above, making Esh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Esh recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 21 vs 366 incidents. That is 94% 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 Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Esh recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 366).