Crime in Langley & Esh: statistics, rates and trends
499 crimes were recorded in Langley & Esh in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Langley & Esh at a glance
- Crime trends in Langley & Esh
- Types of crime in Langley & Esh
- Langley & Esh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Langley & Esh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Langley & Esh
- Population and deprivation in Langley & Esh
- Questions about crime in Langley & Esh
- About this data
499 crimes were recorded in Langley & Esh in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Langley & Esh has the 1,195th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Langley & Esh | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 499 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.1 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,889 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Langley & Esh was highest in the year to July 2018 (503 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (344). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 499 | 102.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 425 | 86.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 344 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 449 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 493 | 100.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 411 | 84.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 420 | 85.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 430 | 88.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 503 | 102.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Langley & Esh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in burglary (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 39.9 | 1.16 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 19.4 | 1.27 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 13.9 | 2.05 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 7.4 | 0.89 | +6% |
| Other theft | 33 | 6.7 | 1.06 | +50% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 4.1 | 0.83 | +400% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.7 | 1.26 | +8% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 0.58 | -55% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Langley & Esh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Langley & Esh recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Langley & Esh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Langley & Esh recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Langley & Esh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Langley & Esh recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Langley & Esh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Langley & Esh recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Langley & Esh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Langley & Esh recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Langley & Esh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Langley & Esh recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Langley & Esh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Langley & Esh recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Langley & Esh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Langley & Esh recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Langley & Esh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Langley & Esh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Langley & Esh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Langley & Esh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Langley & Esh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Langley & Esh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Langley & Esh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Langley & Esh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Langley & Esh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Langley & Esh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langley & Esh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerness | 1,278 | 108.8 | +7% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | +3% |
| Lanchester & Burnhope | 323 | 53.6 | -47% |
| Brandon | 1,386 | 114.0 | +12% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -8% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -26% |
| Craghead & South Moor | 1,691 | 131.2 | +29% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +64% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Langley & Esh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near George Street | 33 |
| On or near Linden Mews | 30 |
| On or near Beech Court | 28 |
| On or near Dale Street | 28 |
| On or near Davis Crescent | 22 |
| On or near College Road | 19 |
| On or near East Clere | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Hilltop View | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Langley & Esh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Langley & Esh has an estimated population of 4,889. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Langley & Esh sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Langley & Esh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Langley & Esh a safe place to live?
Langley & Esh recorded 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Langley & Esh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Langley & Esh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langley & Esh was up 17% on the year before: 499 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 425 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Langley & Esh?
Langley & Esh is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Langley & Esh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.