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.
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Last 12 months — 1,833 total crimes recorded in 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.