Crap Towns / Sacriston / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Sacriston?
The police recorded 15.5 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Sacriston from September 2023 to August 2026, 10% higher than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 18.1, up from 11.6 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 17.0 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 18.1 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 6.6 km | 28.1 |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 4.4 km | 22.0 |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 9.9 km | 21.7 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 6.6 km | 21.3 |
| Durham | 5.3 km | 20.0 |
| Chester-le-Street | 5.1 km | 19.5 |
| Annfield Plain | 8.6 km | 18.8 |
| Brandon | 7.4 km | 17.3 |
| Sacriston | – | 15.5 |
| Birtley | 9.4 km | 14.5 |
| Fence Houses | 8.5 km | 13.7 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |