Crime in Crook, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,597 crimes were recorded in Crook, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crook, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Crook, County Durham
- Types of crime in Crook, County Durham
- Crook, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crook, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crook, County Durham
- Demographics of Crook, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Crook, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (565), anti-social behaviour (326) and criminal damage and arson (247) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 978th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crook, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,597 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.8 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,283 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crook, County Durham peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,776 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,306). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,597 | 111.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,469 | 102.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,653 | 115.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,695 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,776 | 124.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,458 | 102.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,700 | 119.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,306 | 91.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,375 | 96.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 174 |
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 141 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 121 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crook, County Durham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.6 times the national rate), other crime (92% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (49% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (57% below) and vehicle crime (49% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 36 and burglary rose from 53 to 67, while drugs fell from 31 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 565 | 39.6 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 326 | 22.8 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 247 | 17.3 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 4.6 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Other crime | 58 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crook, County Durham; the highest is Bishop Auckland, County Durham (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Evenwood, County Durham (80.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crook, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | +18% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,238 | 194.8 | +74% |
| West Auckland | 1,796 | 154.1 | +38% |
| Deerness | 1,282 | 109.1 | -2% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | -1% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | +14% |
| Evenwood | 355 | 80.2 | -28% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Crook, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 50 |
| On or near Blencathra Crescent | 48 |
| On or near Job'S Hill Bank | 47 |
| On or near Maple Crescent | 45 |
| On or near Hope Street | 40 |
| On or near Patterdale Close | 36 |
| On or near Station Road | 34 |
| On or near Emmerson Street | 28 |
Of the 1,271 crimes in Crook, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 326 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 546 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 364 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Crook, County Durham has an estimated population of 14,283 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crook, County Durham average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crook, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crook, County Durham a safe place to live?
Crook, County Durham recorded 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 978th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Crook, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 565 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (326).
Is crime in Crook, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crook, County Durham was up 9% on the year before: 1,597 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,469 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crook, County Durham?
About 14,283 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crook, County Durham?
Crook, County Durham is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.