Crook Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Crook’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 32.9% of all reported crimes and driving the area’s overall crime rate to 9.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 18.4% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to transport hubs, which may contribute to higher exposure to violent incidents. The dominance of violence as the leading category is consistent with Crook’s role as a commuter hub within County Durham, where transient populations and high foot traffic in retail and transport zones could exacerbate incidents of assault and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.7% of total crimes, with its rate at 1.6 per 1,000—44% above the UK average. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing public conduct, influenced by the area’s seasonal dynamics, such as the closure of local amenities during November. Public order offences also rose sharply, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—116% above the UK average—linked to the increased presence of transient individuals during the holiday season and the impact of dark evenings on visibility and safety. While shoplifting and vehicle crime fell below the UK average, the overall picture remains one of elevated violence and disorder compared to national trends. The seasonal context of Bonfire Night and Black Friday may have played a role in shaping these patterns, with heightened activity in retail areas driving both violent and property-related offences. However, the absence of a major spike in property crime compared to previous months suggests that community initiatives or police presence may have mitigated some risks. The area’s crime profile thus illustrates a combination of local demographics, transport networks, and seasonal factors, with violence and disorder remaining central concerns for residents.

November 2024 saw a 100% increase in drugs-related offences, rising from 0 to 3, a shift that may reflect changes in local enforcement or community dynamics. Vehicle crime also doubled, with two incidents reported, a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero. These increases are counterbalanced by sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (-57.6%) and criminal damage (-57.1%), likely tied to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 32.9% of total crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Public order offences also rose 116% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces. For residents, the drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible improvement in daily life, though the surge in drug-related crimes underscores areas requiring targeted intervention.

Crook's crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 24.7% from the previous month's 12.0 per 1,000 to 9.0 per 1,000, marking a notable decline. This shift aligns with the seasonal context of shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during late November, which may reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Crook and its proximity to major transport routes. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 111 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the exposure for local residents. This figure is lower than the previous month’s rate, suggesting a temporary reduction in crime density. above the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes (79) is manageable within the area's size of 8,762 residents. The decline in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may indicate a seasonal lull, but the rise in drugs-related offences suggests ongoing challenges in specific pockets of the community.