Crap Towns / Durham / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Durham?
The police recorded 20.0 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Durham from September 2023 to August 2026, 42% higher than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 22.7, up from 18.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 18.3 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 19.2 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 22.7 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor | 8.7 km | 22.9 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 4.1 km | 22.0 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 8.9 km | 21.7 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 10.7 km | 21.3 |
| Durham | – | 20.0 |
| Chester-le-Street | 8.1 km | 19.5 |
| Brandon | 4.6 km | 17.3 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 8.5 km | 16.1 |
| Sacriston | 5.3 km | 15.5 |
| Fence Houses | 8.2 km | 13.7 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 10.8 km | 10.4 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |