Crook Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,762 residents, Crook recorded 99 crimes in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 people—39.5% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores the area's elevated risk compared to national benchmarks, with violence and sexual offences making up 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (27.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). The crime profile reflects a built-up area where social interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely amplified outdoor socialising, explaining the 33.3% share of violent crimes and the 100% increase in public order offences compared to April. Anti-social behaviour, which is 118% above the UK average, appears to be a persistent issue, linked to the area's community dynamics and local infrastructure. While shoplifting and vehicle crime remained below UK levels—shoplifting was 25% below and vehicle crime 50% below—this contrasts with the significant overrepresentation of violent and disorderly crimes, which may reflect Crook's unique socio-economic and spatial characteristics.

May 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in theft from the person and bicycle theft, with both rising from zero to one incident each. Public order offences also doubled, jumping from five to ten cases—a 100% rise that may reflect the impact of longer evenings and bank holidays in May. Conversely, burglary and drug-related crimes dropped significantly, with burglary falling by 85.7% (from seven to one incident) and drugs-related offences decreasing by 66.7% (from three to one). These contrasting trends highlight a shift in crime patterns, with property crimes declining while violence and anti-social behaviour remain elevated. Shoplifting and vehicle crime were below UK averages, suggesting that local factors—such as the area's built-up character and limited retail density—may influence specific crime types differently than the national trend.

Crook's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 12.4% compared to April's 12.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 1.6-point reduction to 11.3. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where 99 crimes were reported over 31 days—equating to roughly 3 crimes per day. When scaled to the local population of 8,762, this translates to one reported crime for every 89 residents over the course of the month. While this figure remains significantly higher than the UK average, the month-on-month drop suggests a temporary stabilisation in crime patterns. The daily crime count, though modest, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a community where anti-social behaviour and violence account for over 60% of reported incidents. The 1-in-89 ratio underscores the direct impact on residents, particularly in areas where public order and anti-social behaviour incidents have shown marked increases compared to other UK regions.