Crap Towns / Washington / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Washington?
The police recorded 18.2 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Washington from September 2023 to August 2026, 29% higher than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 14.8, down from 24.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 24.3 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 5.7 km | 23.1 |
| Sunderland | 6.8 km | 22.4 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 6.5 km | 21.3 |
| Jarrow | 7.7 km | 21.0 |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.8 km | 19.5 |
| Washington | – | 18.2 |
| Boldon Colliery | 6.2 km | 17.5 |
| Birtley | 4.1 km | 14.5 |
| Fence Houses | 6.9 km | 13.7 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 4.7 km | 10.4 |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 6.8 km | 6.9 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |