Esh Winning Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Esh Winning’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, a pattern likely shaped by its status as a built-up area within County Durham, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 42.1% of total incidents, yet this category remained 36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 21.1%, and other theft at 15.8%, though the latter category exceeded the UK average by 22%. Seasonal context further supports these figures, as January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typically correlate with lower crime rates. The area’s crime profile, however, shows no clear seasonal volatility, suggesting that local factors—such as strong community policing or low population density—may play a more significant role in sustaining these low rates. The balance between violent and property crimes also reflects the area’s character, with property crimes (5 incidents) lagging behind violent crimes (8 incidents), a pattern consistent with areas where social cohesion and community engagement are prioritised over commercial activity.

January 2025 saw a 42.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to December, with the category falling from 14 to 8 incidents. This sharp decline contrasts with a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which both doubled from previous month totals. Other theft in Esh Winning was 22% above the UK average, a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. The shift in crime mix suggests a possible reallocation of police resources or changes in community dynamics. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour—a category often linked to localised disputes or alcohol-related incidents—may warrant closer attention in specific neighbourhoods.

Esh Winning's crime rate in January 2025 fell by 20.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.7 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime levels. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of January, one crime occurred for roughly every 270 residents—a rate that, when scaled to the area’s population of 5,138, underscores the relatively safe environment compared to national averages. The population context further highlights that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have visible impacts on local communities, though the overall trend remains consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile.