Operated by: Durham Constabulary

https://durham.police.uk

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Youth ASB in and around Tindale/St. Helen's Retail Park.

Action

Targeted patrols at relevant times. Identify youths involved with a view to getting them on the ASB escalation process.

Issue

Youths causing anti-social behavior within the village most nights. Large groups gathering. Criminal damage, general nuisance.

Action

Actions taken:- Regular high visibility patrols, obtain CCTV where possible, deal with appropriately when identified via council ASB escalation, words of advice, homes visits, community resolution. Issue CPW(Community Protection Warning) and CPN's(Community Protection Notice) where necessary.

Issue

Illegal use of off-road bikes and quads in the West Auckland area.

Action

Gather intelligence, CCTV footage, still images. Utilise bike section when in the area.

Issue

ASB by children running over people's gardens and driveways at Laburnum Grove, St Helen Auckland. Also use of off-road bikes and quad bikes in the area.

Action

Regular patrols in the area over the school summer holidays. Home visits and ASB escalation process to be utilized when offenders are identified.
Section 59 Notice boards to be positioned in Laburnum Grove and any illegal bikes and quads to be seized.

Issue

Vehicles driving anti-socially in the car park opposite PEASES ROW late at night and in the early hours of the morning.

Action

Liaise with the asset management company HORNBEAM who look after the retail park to target harden the area.

Upcoming Events

West Auckland PACT Meeting

PACT meeting.

Where: Monteith Hall Parish Community Hall, Monteith Close, West Auckland.

When: 24 September 2025 at 18:00 - 24 September 2025 at 19:00

Tindale Drop In

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

When: 13 October 2025 at 14:00 - 13 October 2025 at 15:00

West Auckland PACT Meeting

PACT meeting.

Where: Monteith Hall Parish Community Hall, Monteith Close, West Auckland.

When: 22 October 2025 at 18:00 - 22 October 2025 at 19:00

Tindale Drop In

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

When: 27 October 2025 at 14:00 - 27 October 2025 at 15:00

Tindale Drop-In Session

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland

When: 10 November 2025 at 14:00 - 10 November 2025 at 15:00

West Auckland PACT Meeting

PACT meeting.

Where: Monteith Hall Parish Community Hall, Monteith Close, West Auckland.

When: 19 November 2025 at 18:00 - 19 November 2025 at 19:00

Tindale Drop-In Session

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland

When: 8 December 2025 at 14:00 - 8 December 2025 at 15:00

Tindale Drop-In Session

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland

When: 22 December 2025 at 14:00 - 22 December 2025 at 15:00

Tindale Drop-In Session

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland

When: 5 January 2026 at 14:00 - 5 January 2026 at 15:00

Tindale drop in

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

When: 19 January 2026 at 14:00 - 19 January 2026 at 15:00

Tindale Drop in

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

When: 2 February 2026 at 14:00 - 2 February 2026 at 15:00

Tindale Drop in

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

When: 16 February 2026 at 14:00 - 16 February 2026 at 15:00

Tindale drop in

A drop-in session where you can meet and discuss with your local PCSO any issues or concerns that you may have regarding your local community. Everyone is welcome and you can attend at any time during the session.

Where: Starbucks, Abraham Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

When: 2 March 2026 at 14:00 - 2 March 2026 at 15:00