Esh Winning Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Esh Winning's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This position as one of the safer built-up areas in County Durham reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.1% of all reported incidents—32% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 21.4%, with public order offences contributing 7.1% to the total. These figures suggest a community where interpersonal disputes and minor disturbances dominate, though the absence of significant violent crime spikes aligns with the area's generally low-risk profile. August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced crime patterns through increased tourism and temporary empty homes, which may have contributed to the 100% rise in public order offences. However, the area's overall safety remains consistent with its character as a relatively quiet built-up area, where the majority of incidents are low-level and unlikely to escalate. The balance between property and violent crimes—each contributing 32% and 32.1% respectively—indicates no major shift in the crime mix, though the absence of serious violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence tends to be more prevalent. This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion and limited nightlife, may play a role in maintaining lower rates of severe violence. The UK comparison underscores Esh Winning's position as an outlier in national crime trends, with its rate nearly 30% below the national average—a gap that has persisted despite the month-on-month increase. This relative safety, while not immune to seasonal fluctuations, highlights the area's resilience in managing crime through a combination of low population density, limited commercial activity, and the absence of major transport hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates in similar regions.

August saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, reaching 6 cases, though this remained 17% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Burglary, which had not occurred in July, rose to 2 incidents, placing Esh Winning 18% above the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences fell by 18.2%, from 11 to 9 cases, maintaining the area's position 32% below the UK rate for this category. The shift in crime mix—from 32% violent to 32% property crimes—reflects a balance between persistent low-level incidents and seasonal factors like increased tourism, which may have influenced burglary risks. Residents may find the 100% rise in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific area for local engagement.

Esh Winning's crime rate in August 2023 rose 33.3% from 4.1 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to July, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. This increase, though still well below the UK average, suggests a temporary uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 184 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure remains significantly lower than the national average, the upward trend from July warrants attention. The population context—5,138 residents—means that any individual's risk of being directly affected remains minimal, though community awareness of local patterns may help sustain the area's current safety position relative to the UK.