Total Crime Rate
51.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Low Albert Terrace area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook , and the 597th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Low Albert Terrace (DL15 9SX) in the last 12 months was 51.7 per 1,000 residents and was 53.9% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Low Albert Terrace (DL15 9SX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stanley Way, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near White Lea Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Crook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanley Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Billy Row Green | — |
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