Crap Towns / Richmond / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Richmond?
The police recorded 5.1 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Richmond from September 2023 to August 2026, 27% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 5.2, down from 6.8 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 3.3 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Shildon | 25.7 km | 25.5 |
| Bishop Auckland | 27.3 km | 21.9 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 26.0 km | 14.9 |
| Darlington | 18.1 km | 14.2 |
| Northallerton | 21.1 km | 11.3 |
| Barnard Castle | 19.5 km | 8.8 |
| Richmond | – | 5.1 |
| Yarm | 27.5 km | 4.3 |
| Catterick Garrison | 4.0 km | 3.9 |
| Egglescliffe | 28.1 km | 3.7 |
| Ingleby Barwick | 30.1 km | 2.5 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |