Crap Towns / Berwick-upon-Tweed / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
The police recorded 8.0 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Berwick-upon-Tweed from September 2023 to August 2026, 14% higher than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 11.1, up from 6.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 11.1 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Alnwick | 44.3 km | 11.8 |
| Amble | 55.5 km | 10.5 |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | – | 8.0 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |