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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026

Violence and sexual offences
94
Shoplifting
38
Anti-social behaviour
32
Criminal damage and arson
31

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
May 2025	256	8.5%
Jun 2025	269	9%
Jul 2025	281	9.4%
Aug 2025	247	8.2%
Sep 2025	248	8.3%
Oct 2025	270	9%
Nov 2025	247	8.2%
Dec 2025	199	6.6%
Jan 2026	233	7.8%
Feb 2026	223	7.4%
Mar 2026	256	8.5%
Apr 2026	266	8.9%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Inspector

Phil Carter
Sergeant

Alex Davison
Sergeant

Terry Hill
Police Constable

Charlotte Rodgers
Police Constable

Jason Pinchen
Police Constable

Megan Watson
Police Constable

Sarah Hammond
PCSO

Jordan Dunn
PCSO

Rhian Laws
PCSO

Rona Stocks
PCSO

Toby Cunningham

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Shoplifting:

Shoplifting isn’t a victimless crime – it impacts local businesses, raises prices for honest customers and can contribute to wider issues of antisocial behaviour. Being visible helps us deter crime and support shop owners directly.

Issued 19 May 2026

Action taken:

To tackle this we have been doing the following:

-Carry out high visibility patrols within the Town Centre but also the smaller shops around the housing estates.
-We have monthly Shop Watch meetings with the shop managers/staff who are involved in the scheme
- We also work with various partners to assist in the tackle against shoplifters such as our Colleagues in the Castle Dene Centre and Durham County Council in relation to improving CCTV, banning suspects from shops and the Town Centre and assisting in patrols and intelligence gathering.

Actioned 19 May 2026
Priority:

Youth Nuisance / ASB: Over recent weeks in the Town Centre we have had multiple calls around ASB mainly around the shops with youths causing problems. This has centered around disused buildings in the town centre.

Issued 19 May 2026

Action taken:

Action taken by police to tackle anti-social behavior (ASB) includes:

- Working closely with partner agencies, housing providers and Durham County Council ASB team
- Using anti-social legislation and powers where appropriate to disrupt persistent offending and protect local residents
-Increased patrols and targeted engagement in hotspot areas to provide reassurance and deter further ASB

In recent weeks, numerous youths have been referred to the Anti-Social Behaviour Team, and a Community Protection Warning has been issued as part of ongoing efforts to address repeat anti-social behavior and prevent further incidents.

Actioned 19 May 2026
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Off Road Bikes / ASB: We continue to receive a number of calls regarding the use of off road bikes / E Bikes in the Peterlee area we have had multiple calls regarding Off Road bikes and Quad Bikes riding in an anti social and dangerous manner.

Issued 19 May 2026

Action taken:

Action taken by police to address ongoing nuisance bike issues include:
- Carrying out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team
- Use Traffic 183’s, Traffic 184’s, Section 59 Powers, and No insurance powers to deal with riders and people identified as being involved.
- Work with housing providers of those identified as being responsible
- Intelligence gathering

In recent weeks, officers have seized a motorbike which was reported as stolen, we will continue to work proactively to identify and seize further vehicles being used illegally or anti-socially.

Actioned 19 May 2026

Meetings and events

Howletch Residents Association / PACT Meeting

10:00AM - 11:30AM, Thu 11 June 2026

Woodhouse Park, Balliol Close, Peterlee

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Peterlee (Peterlee)

Overview

Top reported crimes

Violence and sexual offences

Shoplifting

Anti-social behaviour

Criminal damage and arson

Crime levels overview

Crime per Month

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