Crime Rate in Crook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crook

The total recorded crimes in Crook, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crook crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Crook, encompassing approximately 12,369 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
Crook Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Plantation View with total crimes: 6

How safe is Crook?

To understand the safety of Crook, we need to analyze Crook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Crook reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,542 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crook witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crook experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,441 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crook witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Crook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Crook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crook has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 8.81 ranking 18th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Crook crimes were 1,542. The crime rate of Crook in 2024 was 124.66 (year) or 10.39 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crook were around 1,441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.50 (year) or 9.71 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Crook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202430
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202419
September 202417
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202541
January 202528
December 202431
November 202429
October 202441
September 202429
August 202441
July 202453
June 202480
May 202440
April 202456

A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202522
January 202530
December 202436
November 202418
October 202436
September 202432
August 202414
July 202453
June 202472
May 202438
April 202421

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202513
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20245
July 202413
June 202422
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202420
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244

High Crime Locations Crook in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crook postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Plantation View (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Hope Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Emmerson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Grasmere Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blencathra Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Millfield Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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