Crap Towns / Annan / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Annan?
The police recorded 10.7 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Annan from January 2023 to December 2025, 49% higher than the typical Scottish town's 7.2. In the 12 months to December 2025 it was 12.4, up from 11.0 in the 12 months to December 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical Scottish town |
|---|---|---|
| January 2023 to December 2023 | 11.0 | 7.4 |
| January 2024 to December 2024 | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| January 2025 to December 2025 | 12.4 | 6.9 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Annan | – | 10.7 |
| Dumfries | 24.4 km | 9.7 |
| Locharbriggs | 23.9 km | 3.8 |
| The typical Scottish town | – | 7.2 |