Crap Towns / Haddington / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Haddington?
The police recorded 5.7 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Haddington from January 2023 to December 2025, 21% lower than the typical Scottish town's 7.2. In the 12 months to December 2025 it was 7.0, up from 6.1 in the 12 months to December 2023.
| Period | Here | Typical Scottish town |
|---|---|---|
| January 2023 to December 2023 | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| January 2024 to December 2024 | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| January 2025 to December 2025 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | 16.7 km | 11.0 |
| Dalkeith | 18.6 km | 9.4 |
| Tranent | 10.4 km | 8.4 |
| Mayfield | 19.2 km | 7.7 |
| Gorebridge | 20.4 km | 6.9 |
| Cockenzie | 10.0 km | 6.7 |
| Prestonpans | 12.2 km | 6.7 |
| Haddington | – | 5.7 |
| Bonnyrigg | 22.1 km | 5.3 |
| Dunbar | 17.2 km | 4.1 |
| North Berwick | 11.9 km | 2.8 |
| The typical Scottish town | – | 7.2 |