Crook Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Crook’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.7% above the UK average of 7.1. This figure, though lower than the previous month’s rate of 9.4, highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining safety in a built-up area within County Durham. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 37.1% of all reported incidents, a rate 206% higher than the UK average. This category’s dominance suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces or community areas where such incidents frequently occur. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, making up 34.3% of total crimes, though their rate was only 8% above the UK average. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months, though it does not fully explain the area’s elevated position relative to the national average. Criminal damage and arson, at 8.6% of total crimes, were 37% above the UK average, indicating a possible link to local environmental or property-specific factors. These patterns underscore the need for tailored strategies that address the specific dynamics of Crook’s built-up environment, where anti-social behaviour and property-related offences remain significant concerns.

January 2025 saw a 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60%, dropping from five to two, possibly reflecting reduced social gatherings during the post-holiday period. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type at 37.1% of total incidents, remains 206% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like shoplifting, which are 68% below the national rate. The 12.7% gap between Crook’s overall crime rate and the UK average highlights the area’s distinct challenges, particularly in managing anti-social behaviour. For residents, the 200% rise in drug offences may warrant closer attention to local support services and community engagement efforts.

Crook’s crime rate in January 2025 fell to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 14.6% drop from the previous month’s rate of 9.4. This decline suggests a temporary easing of pressure on local services. above the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 8,762. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. This statistic, when contextualised with Crook’s population size, indicates that crime remains a focal concern for a significant portion of the community. The reduction from the prior month may be linked to seasonal factors, such as post-holiday lulls in activity, though the persistent gap from the UK average highlights ongoing challenges unique to the area.