Crap Towns / Durham / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Durham?
The police recorded 9.4 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Durham from September 2023 to August 2026, 34% higher than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 8.8, down from 10.9 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 10.9 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 8.8 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor | 8.7 km | 18.1 |
| Sacriston | 5.3 km | 16.0 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 10.7 km | 14.0 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 8.5 km | 13.5 |
| Chester-le-Street | 8.1 km | 11.7 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 4.1 km | 11.6 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 8.9 km | 11.6 |
| Brandon | 4.6 km | 11.0 |
| Durham | – | 9.4 |
| Fence Houses | 8.2 km | 8.3 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 10.8 km | 7.3 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |