Crime in crook, county durham
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Commercial Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2Other theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Emmerson Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Hope Street Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Patterdale Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near A690 Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Ravensworth Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Grasmere Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Calvert Street Map | Burglary: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Blencathra Crescent Map | Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
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Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law
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Youth Related ASB in Crook Town Centre. This has been raised by local residents and by retailers effected including ALDI and LIDL. Incidents have also occurred in Glenholm Park. The behaviour of some young people is detrimental to local business and quality of life for the community.
Issued: 2 Mar 2026
Status Update
Ongoing proactive high visibility patrols have been conducted during relevant times and days in all the hotspot locations. Officers are working closely with retail staff and managers to target harden premises to prevent entry and improve evidence gathering or reduce opportunity for offenders to go undetected. PCSOs are working with local businesses such as Lidl to reduce the ASB incidents in the area. Over the past months several repeat perpetrators have been identified and meetings held with partners including Durham County Council ASB officers, housing providers and schools to tackle causes of Anti-Social Behaviour and reduce overall incidents. Incidents of ASB in the town centre have reduced over the past few months as a result of the increased patrols. Cafe drop in has been held in Crook for members of the public to raise any concerns.
Increased patrols have been conducted under Operation Pave as part of the Neighbourhood policing guarantee
Actioned: 2 Mar 2026
Speeding near Beechburn industrial Estate.
Issued: 29 Jan 2026
Status Update
Speed gun used nearby on Peases Way. Words of advice given.
Actioned: 8 Feb 2026
E-scooters and off road bikes in the Watergate Estate.
Issued: 29 Jan 2026
Status Update
Off road bike seized on Watergate Estate.
Actioned: 30 Jan 2026
Foot patrols in the Church Lane area of Tow Law.
Issued: 12 Dec 2025
Status Update
Foot patrols were carried out recently. No issues were raised.
Actioned: 3 Feb 2026
Parking issues near The Newmarket pub in Tow Law.
Issued: 12 Dec 2025
Status Update
Foot Patrols completed throughout January in the area and further to be completed. These are done at various time's throughout NPT shifts.
Actioned: 14 Jan 2026
Engagement Events
Crook PACT Meeting
meetingPACT Meeting
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
St Catherine's community center
Tow Law PACT meeting
meetingPolice and communities together meeting.
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Ironworks Rd, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland DL13 4AW
Crook PACT Meeting
meetingCommunity meeting with your local PCSOs to discuss any neighbourhood issues and updates
6:00 PM — 6:30 PM
St Catherines Community Centre South Street Crook
Crook PACT Meeting
meetingCommunity meeting with your local PCSOs to discuss any neighbourhood issues and updates
6:00 PM — 6:00 PM
St Catherines Community Centre South Street Crook
Tow Law PACT meeting
meetingPolice and communities together meeting
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Ironworks Rd, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland DL13 4AW
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