Crook Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Crook’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 27.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity underscores a significant challenge for local authorities, as the area’s crime profile diverges sharply from national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.6% of total crimes), criminal damage and arson (21.1%), and anti-social behaviour (20.0%), all of which far exceed UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.7 per 1,000, were 29% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson—2.2 per 1,000—were 273% above the national rate. This imbalance may be linked to the area’s characteristics as a built-up part of County Durham, where concentrations of housing and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of property-related crimes and anti-social conduct. August, as a peak holiday month, may have further exacerbated certain trends, such as the 2.2% rate of burglary, which, while 26% below the UK average, still reflects the risk of empty homes during extended absences. The seasonal context of August—marked by increased tourism, school holidays, and potential property vacancies—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. The data also reveals a mixed picture for shoplifting, which was 21% below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting that local retail environments or policing efforts may be more effective in deterring such offences. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address the specific drivers of crime in Crook, from property vulnerabilities to community engagement strategies.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 43% UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000. This category’s surge, coupled with a 100% increase in burglary (from 1 to 2), suggests a shift in criminal focus that may relate to seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic or property vacancies during the summer holiday period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 25% (from 24 to 18 incidents), and public order offences fell by 45.5% (from 11 to 6), possibly reflecting quieter evenings in August compared to the busier summer months. Criminal damage and arson remained 273% above the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000, a figure that may be tied to the area’s built-up character and potential vulnerabilities in community infrastructure. These patterns illustrate a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with some categories showing marked divergence from the UK average.

Crook's crime rate in August 2025 (10.3 per 1,000 residents) represents an 18.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.7 per 1,000. This decline, while notable, still leaves the area 27.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity despite the downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 97 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. When scaled to the area’s population of 8,762, this means 90 crimes were reported across a community of fewer than 9,000 people—a stark reminder of the density of incidents relative to the size of the built-up area. While the month-on-month reduction may suggest short-term improvements, the area’s crime rate remains higher than the national average, indicating a need for continued attention to local factors that sustain elevated levels of criminal activity.