Crook Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Crook's overall crime rate reach 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marks a persistent challenge for the built-up area within County Durham, where crime has remained elevated compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.2% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and criminal damage and arson (14.6%), both of which exceeded UK averages by over 60%. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have contributed to patterns observed, though the sustained nature of these figures suggests deeper local factors. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Crook was 38% higher than the UK average, a disparity that could reflect the area's demographic composition or socio-economic conditions. While the overall crime rate remains concerning, the sharp decline in possession of weapons—down 66.7% from January—offers a glimmer of progress. This reduction, though modest, may indicate the effectiveness of targeted local initiatives or shifts in community behaviour. However, the absence of significant decreases in other categories underscores the need for continued focus on addressing the root causes of violence and property crime in the area. The winter lull in outdoor activity may have inadvertently reduced opportunities for certain crimes, but the persistence of high rates in categories like anti-social behaviour suggests that community-based interventions remain critical.

February 2026 brought stark contrasts in Crook's crime profile, with some categories showing marked improvement while others surged. Shoplifting saw an extraordinary 900% increase, rising from one incident in January to ten in February. This spike may be linked to seasonal retail activity or changes in policing focus. Similarly, vehicle crime and burglary both doubled compared to the previous month, reflecting a troubling trend in property-related offences. These increases contrast sharply with the 66.7% drop in possession of weapons, which fell from three to one incident. This decline, while significant, remains an isolated improvement within a broader context of rising crime. The breakdown of crime types reveals Crook's violent crime rate is 38% above the UK average, a disparity that could be influenced by the area's demographics or local socio-economic conditions. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 65% above the national average, highlighting a persistent challenge in community management. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—204% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to such incidents. These findings underscore the complexity of addressing crime in Crook, where progress in one area often coexists with significant challenges elsewhere.

Crook's crime rate in February 2026 (9.4 per 1,000) represented a 28.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000, a rise that places the area further above national averages. On a daily basis, residents experienced approximately three crimes per day in February, a figure that, while local to Crook, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the area's population of 8,762, highlights the density of incidents relative to the community size. This statistic, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, illustrates the disproportionate impact on Crook's residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime burden is significantly higher than the national average, with violent and property crimes dominating the landscape. While the increase from January is clear, the broader context of Crook's crime profile—46.9% above the UK average—suggests a need for sustained efforts to address systemic issues. The absence of comparable UK daily or monthly exposure figures means local context must be the primary lens for understanding these numbers. However, the stark contrast between Crook's figures and the UK average underscores the urgency of targeted interventions to reduce the burden on the community.