Crime Rate in Esh and Witton Gilbert: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Esh and Witton Gilbert

The total recorded crimes in Esh and Witton Gilbert, County Durham, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esh and Witton Gilbert crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Esh and Witton Gilbert, encompassing approximately 7,066 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-95.83% decrease)
Esh and Witton Gilbert Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Elm Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Esh and Witton Gilbert?

To understand the safety of Esh and Witton Gilbert, we need to analyze Esh and Witton Gilbert crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Esh and Witton Gilbert demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 642 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Esh and Witton Gilbert recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Esh and Witton Gilbert had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 601 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Esh and Witton Gilbert recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Esh and Witton Gilbert has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Esh and Witton Gilbert Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Esh and Witton Gilbert has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.14 ranking 6th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Esh and Witton Gilbert crimes were 642. The crime rate of Esh and Witton Gilbert in 2024 was 90.86 (year) or 7.57 (month) ranking it 41 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Esh and Witton Gilbert were around 601 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.05 (year) or 7.09 (month) ranking 40 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Esh and Witton Gilbert)CrimesRank (Esh and Witton Gilbert)CrimesRank (Esh and Witton Gilbert)
Shildon and Dene ValleyNA NA2,263 22,356 1
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
Sacriston3 1717 40635 39
Burnopfield and Dipton3 2451 51450 48
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Benfieldside2 3359 55394 52
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
Murton2 41,362 131,154 17
Ferryhill1 71,781 51,700 5
Coxhoe1 51,362 141,422 10
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Stanley1 81,090 281,239 14
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
North Lodge1 9368 54358 54
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Pelton1 101,138 251,022 25
Aycliffe North and Middridge1 111,158 23986 28
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
Barnard Castle East1 12617 44507 45
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
TanfieldNA NA1,165 221,183 16
HordenNA NA1,274 161,139 18
SpennymoorNA NA1,255 17938 30
Willington and HunwickNA NA1,230 181,056 20
DawdonNA NA1,005 291,093 19
DeernessNA NA1,206 19867 34
Aycliffe WestNA NA1,205 201,046 22
BlackhallsNA NA1,144 241,053 21
TudhoeNA NA1,195 211,036 24
Peterlee WestNA NA984 311,042 23
Framwellgate and Newton HallNA NA985 301,008 26
Shotton and South HettonNA NA1,120 26933 32
BrandonNA NA965 331,007 27
Delves LaneNA NA974 32936 31
Annfield PlainNA NA913 35928 33
Neville's CrossNA NA932 34550 42
SherburnNA NA782 39857 35
SedgefieldNA NA620 43744 36
Leadgate and MedomsleyNA NA864 36708 38
Consett NorthNA NA791 37741 37
ChiltonNA NA785 38472 46
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
Tow LawNA NA308 60351 55
PassfieldNA NA307 61342 57
WeardaleNA NA340 57324 58
WingateNA NA334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and CornforthNA NA331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street NorthNA NA190 62203 62
Durham SouthNA NA124 63101 63

Esh and Witton Gilbert Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202524
March 202518
February 202512
January 202524
December 202425
November 202421
October 202421
September 202413
August 202429
July 202413
June 202458
May 202418

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 202412
July 20247
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 202413
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Esh and Witton Gilbert in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Esh and Witton Gilbert postcode area is presented below.

1. Elm Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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