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Burglary Rates in Crook

County Durham, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Crook recorded 93 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 57% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

93

5.29 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,787

101.7 per 1,000 residents

57% above the UK average16% above the North East regional average

How does Crook rank?

Within County Durham

17 of 51 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

86th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

8
17
1
3
8
6
8
11
1
4
16
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
584
33%
Other Crime
575
32%
Anti-social Behaviour
373
21%
Burglary
93
5%
Shoplifting
61
3%
Vehicle Crime
57
3%
Drug Offences
32
2%
Robbery
7
0%
Theft from Person
5
0%

Property mix in Crook

Source: Census 2021 · 8,028 households

Detached 26%Semi-detached 27%Terraced 42%Flats 5%

The most common property type in Crook is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Crook homeowners

Most homes in Crook are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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