Crook (Willington) vs Peterlee (Shotton)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Crook (Willington) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Peterlee (Shotton) Durham Constabulary

      Crook (Willington) vs Peterlee (Shotton) Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Crook (Willington)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,078 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Peterlee (Shotton)
      Durham Constabulary
      671 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crook (Willington)
      B Peterlee (Shotton)
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,078
      671
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,087
      803
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crook (Willington)
      B Peterlee (Shotton)
      Violent Crime
      371 ↑0%
      204 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↑7%
      124 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑28%
      22 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓50%
      13 ↓32%
      Burglary
      29 ↓60%
      12 ↓68%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓9%
      144 ↑12%
      Drugs
      20 ↑5%
      9 ↓18%
      Public Order
      56 ↓22%
      38 ↑27%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑305%
      80 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑21%
      14 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Peterlee (Shotton) is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crook (Willington) safer than Peterlee (Shotton)?

      Crook (Willington) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,078 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterlee (Shotton) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 671 crimes. Peterlee (Shotton) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crook (Willington) vs Peterlee (Shotton)?

      Crook (Willington) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Peterlee (Shotton) shows -16.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crook (Willington) and Peterlee (Shotton)?

      In Crook (Willington), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (371 incidents). In Peterlee (Shotton), it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crook (Willington) and Peterlee (Shotton)?

      Crook (Willington) recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterlee (Shotton) recorded 124. 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 Crook (Willington) vs Peterlee (Shotton)?

      Violent crime in Crook (Willington) totalled 371 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in Peterlee (Shotton). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crook (Willington) and Peterlee (Shotton) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crook (Willington) recorded 1,087 crimes (now 1,078, a change of -0.8%). Peterlee (Shotton) recorded 803 crimes previously (now 671, -16.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crook (Willington) and Peterlee (Shotton)?

      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. Crook (Willington) has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Peterlee (Shotton) has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crook (Willington) and Peterlee (Shotton)?

      Crook (Willington) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Peterlee (Shotton) 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 Crook (Willington) and Peterlee (Shotton)?

      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 Crook (Willington) or Peterlee (Shotton) on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.