Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westdale View area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook , and the 661st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westdale View (DL13 4BQ) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 49.4% lower than the Crook average (112.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westdale View (DL13 4BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Pennine View. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Crook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ridley Terrace | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ridley Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ridley Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ridley Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dan'S Castle | — |
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