Crap Towns / Easington / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Easington?
The police recorded 15.8 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Easington from September 2023 to August 2026, 12% higher than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 13.6, down from 18.5 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 18.5 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 13.7 km | 28.2 |
| Peterlee | 3.3 km | 24.1 |
| Wingate | 6.8 km | 23.8 |
| Horden | 2.7 km | 23.6 |
| Murton | 4.5 km | 22.6 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 10.9 km | 21.7 |
| Seaham | 5.6 km | 20.9 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 8.6 km | 16.1 |
| Easington | – | 15.8 |
| Fence Houses | 12.5 km | 13.7 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 13.2 km | 10.4 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |