Crap Towns / Consett / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Consett?
The police recorded 18.4 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Consett from September 2023 to August 2026, 30% higher than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 18.3, up from 17.1 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 17.1 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 19.6 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 18.3 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | 15.0 km | 28.9 |
| Stanley | 9.7 km | 28.1 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 15.3 km | 22.0 |
| Annfield Plain | 6.7 km | 18.8 |
| Consett | – | 18.4 |
| Ryton | 14.7 km | 16.5 |
| Prudhoe | 12.2 km | 16.3 |
| Rowlands Gill | 9.6 km | 16.1 |
| Sacriston | 14.2 km | 15.5 |
| Whickham | 14.7 km | 12.7 |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 12.7 km | 9.3 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |