Crook Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Crook's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 12.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.7% above the UK average. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal dynamics and localized factors, with the summer months often correlating to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. The area's built-up character within County Durham — a region historically marked by industrial decline and commuter traffic — likely contributes to these patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, a category that remains 38% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, was 74% above the national benchmark, potentially linked to the area's proximity to regional festivals and extended daylight hours. Criminal damage and arson, at 2.2 per 1,000, was 261% above the UK rate, a stark figure that may reflect both the vulnerability of older infrastructure and the impact of transient populations during peak tourist season. The seasonal context of July — schools out, festivals in full swing, and increased outdoor activity — likely amplifies these trends, with the combination of local demographics and temporary influxes of visitors creating a unique crime profile. While property crimes accounted for 29 of the 111 total incidents, the dominance of violent and anti-social offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces and during events.

July 2025 marked a notable shift in Crook's crime profile, with robbery incidents surging by 100% from zero to one reported case. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential escalation in targeted crimes. Concurrently, other crime increased by 66.7%, reflecting broader challenges in addressing non-specific incidents. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime both declined — burglary dropped 75% to one incident from four in June, and vehicle crime fell 50% to one from two. These reductions contrast sharply with the surge in violent crime, where violence and sexual offences remained high at 4.2 per 1,000, 38% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.7 per 1,000, was 74% above the UK rate, likely exacerbated by the area's summer festival calendar and increased foot traffic. The data also reveals an unexpected anomaly: shoplifting, while still low at 0.3 per 1,000, was 54% below the UK average, possibly due to effective retail security measures in the built-up area.

Crook's crime rate in July 2025 rose 7.7% from the previous month, climbing to 12.7 per 1,000 residents — a figure 47.7% above the UK average. This increase is evident in both violent and property crime categories, with daily crime counts averaging 4 incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 79 residents, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. While the rate remains elevated, some categories show contrasting trends: shoplifting and vehicle crime fell below UK averages, suggesting localized factors may be at play. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall rise, the daily crime burden is distributed across a compact built-up area, potentially influenced by its proximity to regional transport routes and seasonal foot traffic. This context is critical for understanding how crime manifests in a place where density and transient populations intersect.