Crook Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Crook during September 2025 reveals a stark imbalance, with violent and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (42.6%) of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage further amplify this trend, contributing to a crime profile that diverges sharply from national patterns. The overall crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents places Crook 55.4% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's unique challenges. This imbalance may be influenced by local factors, such as the area's built-up character and proximity to educational institutions, which can contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violent crime. Seasonal context also plays a role, with September marking the return of students and the onset of darker evenings, which may partly explain the elevated rates of violence and disorder. The absence of significant property crime compared to the UK average—particularly the 67% below rate for shoplifting—suggests that local retail environments or policing strategies may be shaping this aspect of the crime profile. However, the persistent overrepresentation of violent and anti-social crimes indicates a need for targeted community engagement and resource allocation to address these specific challenges.

September 2025 saw a sharp rise in other theft, bicycle theft, and possession of weapons, each doubling from zero to one or six incidents. This spike in specific categories may indicate a shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the return of students to local institutions. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both declined, with shoplifting halving from four to two incidents and criminal damage dropping by 15.8%. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Crook, where certain categories—like violence and sexual offences—remain high, 90% above the UK average. The stark contrast between the sharp increases in some crimes and decreases in others suggests a combination of local factors, from seasonal transitions to community-specific dynamics that require ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions.

Crook's September 2025 crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.3% increase from the previous month's 10.3 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly three crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 87 residents, a statistic that highlights the proportion of the population directly affected by crime. When considering the population context, Crook's 8,762 residents see a higher-than-average exposure to crime compared to the UK as a whole, though this monthly aggregate does not capture the full scope of daily fluctuations. The population density and urban character of Crook may contribute to the higher frequency of reported incidents, particularly in public spaces and communal areas where interactions are more frequent. This context is essential for understanding how crime manifests in a relatively small but densely populated built-up area within County Durham.