Esh Winning Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Esh Winning during November 2025, accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes and contributing to a local crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents—30.1% above the UK average. This figure underscores a persistent challenge in the area, with violence-related incidents (18 cases) forming the largest single category. The dominance of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of property crimes, though anti-social behaviour (12 cases) and criminal damage and arson (10 cases) also featured prominently, both exceeding UK averages by 117% and 277% respectively. The seasonal context of November, marked by shorter daylight hours and events like Bonfire Night, may have contributed to the elevated levels of criminal activity, particularly in public spaces. The area's built-up nature within County Durham likely amplifies interactions in communal areas, potentially exacerbating incidents of anti-social behaviour and vandalism. Despite these challenges, certain categories such as public order offences (1 case) and other theft (1 case) fell below the UK average by 57% and 61% respectively, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be yielding positive outcomes in specific areas. The interplay between these trends highlights the need for targeted measures to address the most pressing concerns while building on existing successes.

November 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 6 to 10 incidents, a spike that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour, which contributed 24.5% of all crimes, decreased by 40% compared to the previous month, suggesting a temporary reduction in disruptive activity. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences surged by 100% (from 0 to 1), an anomaly that could reflect isolated incidents or shifting patterns in illicit activity. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (3.5 per 1,000) remains 36% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in this category. Conversely, public order and other theft offences fell below the UK average by 57% and 61% respectively, pointing to areas where local conditions may be more controlled compared to national trends. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Esh Winning, where targeted interventions could address rising concerns while maintaining progress in other categories.

Esh Winning's crime rate in November 2025 (9.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 5.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with a localised shift in crime patterns, though the area remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,138 residents, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 105 residents, a statistic that highlights the proportion of the community affected by crime over the course of the month. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily crime distribution, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced visibility during dark evenings or local events like Bonfire Night. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where crime rates remain high compared to national benchmarks.