Crime Rate in Crook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crook

The total recorded crimes in Crook, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crook crime rate of 11.00 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
Crook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blencathra Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the County Durham.

    • 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 areas in the County Durham.

  • 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 April 2025 the Crook has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 11.00 ranking 8th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crook)CrimesRank (Crook)CrimesRank (Crook)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Crook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202518
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202419
September 202417
August 202415
July 202418

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202532
February 202541
January 202528
December 202431
November 202429
October 202441
September 202429
August 202441
July 202453

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202537
March 202533
February 202522
January 202530
December 202436
November 202418
October 202436
September 202432
August 202414
July 202453

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 202413

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 202513
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20245
July 202413

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crook in April 2025

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

1. Blencathra Crescent (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Laurel Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Millfield Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Poplar Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Percy Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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