Consett vs Crook (Weardale)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Consett Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Crook (Weardale) Durham Constabulary

      Consett vs Crook (Weardale) Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Consett
      Durham Constabulary
      1,573 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.9% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Crook (Weardale)
      Durham Constabulary
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Consett
      B Crook (Weardale)
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,573
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,181
      326
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.9%
      ↓28.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Consett
      B Crook (Weardale)
      Violent Crime
      574 ↓18%
      88 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      305 ↓37%
      40 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      84 ↓30%
      21 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑4%
      10 ↓41%
      Burglary
      34 ↓51%
      25 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↓21%
      28 ↓13%
      Drugs
      21 ↓53%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      95 ↓46%
      12 ↓37%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      170 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓23%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓9%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Crook (Weardale) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Consett safer than Crook (Weardale)?

      Consett has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,573 crimes in the last 12 months. Crook (Weardale) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Crook (Weardale) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Consett vs Crook (Weardale)?

      Consett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crook (Weardale) shows -28.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Consett and Crook (Weardale)?

      In Consett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (574 incidents). In Crook (Weardale), it is Violent Crime (88 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Consett and Crook (Weardale)?

      Consett recorded 305 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crook (Weardale) recorded 40. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Consett vs Crook (Weardale)?

      Violent crime in Consett totalled 574 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 88 in Crook (Weardale). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Consett and Crook (Weardale) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Consett recorded 2,181 crimes (now 1,573, a change of -27.9%). Crook (Weardale) recorded 326 crimes previously (now 234, -28.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Consett and Crook (Weardale)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Consett has a resolution rate of 11.8% and Crook (Weardale) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Consett and Crook (Weardale)?

      Consett falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Crook (Weardale) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Consett and Crook (Weardale)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Consett or Crook (Weardale) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Consett and Crook (Weardale). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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