Crook Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Crook's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 34.7% of all reported incidents. At 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 57.5% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, underscoring a persistent challenge for local authorities. The dominance of violent crime—35 incidents compared to 33 property crimes—contrasts with national trends, where property crimes often lead. This imbalance may be influenced by Crook's built-up character within County Durham, where high streets and community hubs could contribute to interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night increasing opportunities for violent encounters. Meanwhile, Black Friday shopping may have driven spikes in other theft, though shoplifting rates fell significantly, due to increased retail surveillance. The data also highlights stark disparities in crime types compared to the UK: criminal damage and arson were 202% above the national average, while shoplifting was 52% below. These extremes suggest a combination of local conditions, from community dynamics to infrastructure, that shape the area's crime picture. The overall rate, though lower than the previous month, remains a concern given the area's urban density and the need for targeted interventions.

November 2025 saw a 125% increase in other theft crimes, rising from 4 to 9 incidents—a sharp upward trend that may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday. Robbery and burglary both doubled from zero and two to two and four cases respectively, indicating potential vulnerabilities in local security measures. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both fell by 60%, possibly linked to seasonal changes and reduced public gatherings. Shoplifting decreased by 57.1% (from seven to three cases), a decline that could be attributed to stricter retail monitoring during the holiday season. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes (35 incidents) outpacing property crimes (33 incidents), a reversal from earlier in the year. This imbalance highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing violent crime in the area, despite the overall downward trend in total incidents.

Crook's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 23.5% compared to the previous month's 15.1 per 1,000, marking a notable decline. This reduction aligns with seasonal shifts, as shorter days and cooler temperatures may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-87 chance of a crime being reported during the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. Daily crime data shows an average of three reported crimes per day, a rate that, while lower than the prior month, remains higher than the UK average. The population context highlights that 8,762 residents in Crook experienced this level of exposure, underscoring the need for community-focused prevention efforts. The decline in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—both down by 60%—suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal factors may have contributed to this shift. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at 34.7% of all crimes indicates that these remain central challenges for local authorities.