Crap Towns / Washington / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Washington?
The police recorded 10.2 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Washington from September 2023 to August 2026, 46% higher than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 10.0, down from 11.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 9.3 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 10.0 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Pelton and Ouston | 6.5 km | 14.0 |
| Sunderland | 6.8 km | 13.8 |
| Jarrow | 7.7 km | 13.6 |
| Gateshead | 5.7 km | 12.0 |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.8 km | 11.7 |
| Washington | – | 10.2 |
| Boldon Colliery | 6.2 km | 9.4 |
| Birtley | 4.1 km | 8.6 |
| Fence Houses | 6.9 km | 8.3 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 4.7 km | 7.3 |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 6.8 km | 4.4 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |