Esh Winning Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Esh Winning, a built-up area within County Durham, recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a broader trend of relatively low crime levels, consistent with the area’s characteristics as a smaller, possibly commuter-oriented or semi-rural built-up zone. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.4% of all incidents (11 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%, 3 cases) and criminal damage and arson (9.5%, 2 cases). These patterns may align with the area’s seasonal context: July, a peak summer month, typically sees schools out of session, increased tourism, and outdoor events. While such factors could contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes (e.g. anti-social behaviour during festivals), the overall crime rate remains well below national averages. The violent crime category, though still the largest single type, is 24% below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000), suggesting local factors—such as community policing, lower population density, or effective local initiatives—may play a role. However, the absence of specific per-category UK comparisons for all crime types limits deeper analysis. Seasonal fluctuations, such as increased foot traffic in July, might explain the rise in shoplifting and possession of weapons. The data also highlights the importance of context: while the overall rate is low, the distribution of crime types may reflect the area’s unique social and economic profile, warranting further local-level investigation.

July 2023 saw a marked decline in violent crimes, dropping by 35.3% from 17 incidents in June to 11 in July. This reduction, coupled with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour (from 6 to 3), suggests a potential shift in community dynamics or seasonal activity patterns. However, two categories saw notable increases: possession of weapons (+100%, from 0 to 1) and shoplifting (+100%, from 0 to 1), both rising from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends or isolated incidents requiring local attention. The violent crime category, at 2.1 per 1,000, remains 24% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 58% below the national rate (1.4 per 1,000). The sharp drop in vehicle crime (from 2 to 1, -50%) could be linked to reduced traffic during summer holidays or improved local security measures. These shifts underscore the need for targeted analysis of specific crime types, even as the overall rate remains well below the UK average.

Esh Winning’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 36.3% decrease from June’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 50.6% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 245 residents. This context suggests that, for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime remains low, though the rate of violent crimes—accounting for 52.4% of all incidents—remains a focal point. The drop in violent crimes (from 17 in June to 11 in July) may reflect seasonal patterns, with summer festivals and events potentially diverting attention or altering public behaviour. However, the increase in possession of weapons (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%) highlights areas requiring closer scrutiny, even as the overall trend points to a safer month-on-month environment.