Crime in Crook: statistics, rates and trends
1,165 crimes were recorded in Crook in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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1,165 crimes were recorded in Crook in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 394 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crook has the 123rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crook | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,165 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.8 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,910 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crook was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,272 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (880). Over the whole period it rose 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,165 | 130.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,115 | 125.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,266 | 142.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,272 | 142.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,235 | 138.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,015 | 113.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,226 | 137.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 880 | 98.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 969 | 108.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crook over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+35%) and criminal damage and arson (+30%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 44.2 | 1.29 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 28.3 | 1.84 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 181 | 20.3 | 3.00 | +30% |
| Public order | 92 | 10.3 | 1.55 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 7.0 | 0.84 | +7% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.4 | 0.84 | +12% |
| Burglary | 42 | 4.7 | 1.33 | +35% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.4 | 2.07 | +3% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.68 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crook recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crook recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crook recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crook recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crook recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crook recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crook recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crook recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crook recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crook recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crook recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crook recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crook recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crook.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington (County Durham) | 941 | 147.1 | +12% |
| Esh Winning | 534 | 100.7 | -23% |
| Bishop Auckland | 4,344 | 201.4 | +54% |
| Brandon (County Durham) | 1,079 | 117.3 | -10% |
| Spennymoor | 2,848 | 158.8 | +21% |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 744 | 115.4 | -12% |
| Shildon | 1,896 | 176.7 | +35% |
| Ferryhill | 1,466 | 174.2 | +33% |
1 areas within Crook, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crook had the highest rate (107.8 per 1,000) and Crook the lowest (107.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook | Neighbourhood | 14,283 | 1,540 | 107.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Crook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 51 |
| On or near Blencathra Crescent | 50 |
| On or near Maple Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Hope Street | 40 |
| On or near Patterdale Close | 33 |
| On or near Emmerson Street | 27 |
| On or near Laurel Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Croft Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crook over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 267 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 21.6% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
Crook has an estimated population of 8,910. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crook sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.3% |
Is Crook a safe place to live?
Crook recorded 130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Crook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Crook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crook was up 4% on the year before: 1,165 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,115 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crook?
Crook is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Crook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.