Durham Constabulary

Is Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law Safe?

Crime statistics for Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,833 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,833 Crimes (last 12 months)
22.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓1.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,833 total crimes recorded in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law

Violent Crime
632 34.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
352 19.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
286 15.6%
Public Order
154 8.4%
Burglary
84 4.6%
Other Crime
81 4.4%
Other Theft
75 4.1%
Shoplifting
56 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
49 2.7%
Drugs
33 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
12 0.7%
Theft from Person
7 0.4%
Robbery
6 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law — last 12 months

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Safest Areas Near Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law safe?

Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. 1,833 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law in the last 12 months?

1,833 crimes were recorded in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 1.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,853 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law?

The most common crime in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law is Violent Crime, with 632 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 34.5% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.1% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law?

Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law compare to the Durham Constabulary average?

Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law has a safety score of 7/100, while the Durham Constabulary force area average is 24/100. Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law?

22.8% of crimes in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law?

632 violent crimes were recorded in Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law in the last 12 months, representing 34.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 352 incidents.

When was the crime data for Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law last updated?

The crime data for Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law with other areas?

You can compare Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.