Esh Winning Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Esh Winning during September 2023 reveals a distinct pattern that may reflect the area's character as a built-up residential and commercial hub within County Durham. With a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—38.7% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently low level of criminal activity. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36% of all reported crimes. This rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 34% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of personal violence than expected for a built-up area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 28% of all crimes at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000. While this is only 4% above the UK average, it may be influenced by the social dynamics of a mixed-use community with both residential and commercial elements. Other theft emerged as the third most common category, making up 20% of reported crimes at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—67% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be attributed to the presence of retail spaces or high-traffic areas that attract opportunistic theft. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer to autumn, may have influenced these patterns: back-to-school activity and university freshers' week could have contributed to both anti-social behaviour and petty theft. However, the overall low crime rate indicates that Esh Winning remains a relatively safe area compared to the national average, with property crimes (vehicle crime, burglary, shoplifting) all falling below UK rates. The balance of crime types suggests a community where personal safety is prioritised, though targeted theft in specific locations may require local awareness.

September 2023 saw a 66.7% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from 3 to 5 cases. This shift contrasts with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, burglary, and shoplifting, each of which fell from 2 to 1. The balance of crime types reveals a notable divergence from the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Esh Winning (1.8 per 1,000) are 34% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) is 4% above the UK average. Other theft, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 67% above the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a specific local pattern. These fluctuations may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year, which can increase petty theft in areas with high student populations. Residents may find the 50% drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as it suggests a reduction in opportunistic thefts in parking areas.

Esh Winning's September 2023 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in September, a figure that reflects the small population of 5,138 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 206 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, this monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area's safety, with fewer incidents per capita than most UK locations. This context is particularly relevant for local residents and visitors seeking to understand the area's security profile in relation to broader national trends.