Crap Towns / Birtley / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Birtley?
The police recorded 8.6 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Birtley from September 2023 to August 2026, 23% higher than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 9.0, down from 9.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 8.2 km | 17.7 |
| Sacriston | 9.4 km | 16.0 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 2.9 km | 14.0 |
| Gateshead | 4.6 km | 12.0 |
| Chester-le-Street | 4.8 km | 11.7 |
| Hebburn | 9.3 km | 10.5 |
| Washington | 4.1 km | 10.2 |
| Birtley | – | 8.6 |
| Fence Houses | 7.9 km | 8.3 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 7.0 km | 7.3 |
| Whickham | 8.3 km | 5.7 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |