Crook Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Crook in September 2024 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 27.1% of all reported crimes. This is followed closely by violence and sexual offences (25.0%) and criminal damage and arson (13.5%), creating a mix that diverges significantly from the UK average. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents places Crook 42.9% above the national average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a marked departure from typical regional trends. This imbalance may partly explain by the built-up nature of the area, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces could amplify anti-social conduct. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the mix, as September coincides with the return to school and university freshers' week, which may contribute to increased public order challenges and youth-related incidents. The prevalence of property crimes—comprising 49.4% of total offences—suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in securing homes and businesses, though the rate for burglary (0.3 per 1,000) remains slightly below the UK average. The sharp contrast between violent crimes (2.7 per 1,000) and the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 indicates a localized tension in violent crime rates, linked to the area's social dynamics. This crime mix underscores the need for targeted interventions addressing both anti-social behaviour and property crime prevention, while also considering the seasonal influx of students and the associated pressures on local resources.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), shoplifting (+140%), and other theft (+200%) compared to August, reflecting a troubling escalation in certain crime categories. These rises are particularly notable given the relatively low base rates for shoplifting and theft, suggesting either increased opportunities or deliberate targeting of vulnerable premises. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.1% and drug-related crimes dropped by 50%, potentially linked to the seasonal transition as university students returned to campus, reducing informal gatherings in public spaces. The anti-social behaviour rate of 3.0 per 1,000 in Crook is 156% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, a disparity that may be explained by the area's compact built-up layout, where noise and nuisance issues can spread more easily. Meanwhile, violent crime remains slightly above the UK average (2.7 vs 2.6 per 1,000), though the decrease in violence and sexual offences (-31.4%) from August to September is a positive development. Residents may find the 12 reported cases of shoplifting particularly concerning, as this represents a 106% increase over the UK average rate of 0.7 per 1,000. The contrast between these sharp increases and the declines in other categories illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns, which appear to be influenced by both seasonal factors and the built environment.

Crook's September 2024 crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 represents a 20.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.1 per 1,000, underscoring a clear upward trend in reported incidents. When contextualized by population, this equates to approximately one reported crime for every 91 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while seemingly modest on a daily basis (3 crimes per day), accumulates to significant monthly exposure for the area's 8,762 residents. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the comparison reveals a more nuanced picture: while anti-social behaviour and property crimes are driving the gap, other categories like burglary and vehicle crime are performing closer to or below national levels. The daily crime context—3 incidents per day—may resonate differently with residents depending on their location within Crook, as the built-up area's density could mean more frequent encounters with crime in specific zones. The 1-in-91 resident monthly exposure rate, while not inherently alarming, highlights the need for consistent community policing and targeted crime prevention measures. This comparison also reveals that Crook's crime profile is not uniformly elevated across all categories, with several types (e.g. drugs, public order) performing below the UK average, suggesting that the area's challenges are concentrated in specific domains rather than representing a generalised safety issue.