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Most commonly reported crimes during May 2026

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Month Total Percentage
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Jul 2025 196 11.1%
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Sep 2025 119 6.7%
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    Paul Jones

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    Declan Higgins

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    Jon Leask

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    Martin Nicholson

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    Adrian Richards

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    Paige Goodwill

Policing priorities

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    Action taken:

  • Priority:

    High visibility patrols around the identified area.

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    As part of the neighbourhood policing guarantee we have raised the amount of foot patrol hours in the front street area. As part of the foot patrol officers have been encouraged to engage with local businesses to give advice regarding security and point of sale items. Officers presence has also proved as a deterrent to thieves which has been evident in the reduction of reported thefts. By officer engagement and shop watch it has led to increased offender identification which has led to an increased detection rate for shoplifting in this area.

    Actioned 23 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Youth ASB in the Town Centre, particularly in and around the Front Street. Group of named 12-14 year old males who are causing general ASB and annoyance with their presence.

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Chester le Street Front Street is a hotspot for youth ASB, and we saw a spike there in Autumn. The NPT carried out extra high visibility patrols including a dedicated week of action. Many youths were removed and taken home to their parents, ASB forms submitted to DCC and a group were referred to a diversionary programme called Future Pathways. There was also some criminality, with arrests made and referral to YOT.
    This saw a reduction in the ASB and the core group was diverted. However, this year we have seen an increase with another, younger group of youths. Actions taken thus far:
    •The Front Street and surrounding areas were designated a Hotspot and have benefitted from Government funding for additional high visibility foot patrols.
    •Increased ASB forms submitted to DCC who are taking ASB action against those involved, including ABCs and warning letters.
    •Partnership approach with Durham Constabulary, Durham County Council (Safer Places Team, Neighbourhood Wardens), Karbon Homes with regular meetings. Area was designated a TLP which focused resources including CCTV.

    •Robust approach with numerous arrests and use of bail conditions. We are currently collating numerous offences into one individual with the aim of applying for an order to help control behaviour. There have been numerous TAF meetings around this individual with partners including social workers to address offending. This work is ongoing.

    •We have used social media to encourage parents to know where their children are and what they are getting up to.

    •Engagement with Councillors whose ward includes Front Street. We are also looking into the possibility of securing a youth shelter to encourage young people away from the area of the Front Street.

    •Problem solving a target hardening approach eg. Recommendation to DCC (via Cllr Husband) for the removal of the steps at the bottom of Tuart St, where youths were congregating a causing ASB, and the application of anti climb paint at the rear of Coral’s to prevent youths gaining access to the roof.

    •Use of drone (secured from funding by PCC Joy Allen) along with 2 recently trained pilots on the team. Success early on eg. Youths on the roof of the old Cooperative building – identified thanks to drone and the photograph of them on the roof publicised via social media to highlight new capability. We no longer experience issues with youths on the roofs of the Front Street.

    Actioned 23 June 2026

  • Priority:

    South Pelaw/North Lodge C2C route - reports of anti social use of off road and electric bikes across the beat area and an increased use of electric scooters.

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Working with Durham Constabulary bike section and the DCC street wardens with extra patrols and dedicated operations (Operation DRIVE). Plus use of new drone we have been able to deter users of off road bikes and ebikes and scooters. We have designed an OP DRIVE / OP Endurance flyer to circulate informing residents of our actions in these areas. We have also designed a leaflet around the use of electric scooters and the requirement for relevant licenses, insurance and safety equipment if ridden on the road. The aim is to educate parents around the use of these vehicles.

    Actioned 23 June 2026

  • Priority:

    Excess speeding from Pelaw Bank to Pelton Lane

    Issued 23 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Deployment of community speed watch on road network from Pelaw Bank to Pelton Lane with updates posted on social media. High visibility patrols in South Pelaw area to deter motorists.

    Actioned 23 June 2026

Meetings and events

PACT Meeting - North Lodge, Picktree

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Wed 29 July 2026

The Lambton Worm North Road Chester-Le-Street

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Town Centre PACT Meeting

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Wed 16 September 2026

Parish Centre Church Chare Chester Le Street

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PACT Meeting - North Lodge, Picktree

6:00PM - 7:00PM, Wed 23 September 2026

The Lambton Worm North Road Chester-Le-Street

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Town Centre PACT Meeting

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Wed 14 October 2026

Parish Centre Church Chare Chester Le Street

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Town Centre PACT Meeting

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Wed 25 November 2026

Parish Centre Church Chare Chester Le Street

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