Operated by: Durham Constabulary

https://durham.police.uk

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Anti-social use of vehicles (predominantly unregistered off-road bikes) within the community - particularly on Front Street. Frequently uninsured and unroadworthy, the illegal use of such vehicles creates a risk of harm to the public and to the rider.

Action

- Community Protection Warnings issued alongside Housing Associations.
- Multiple warning notices have been issued to individuals suspected of using these vehicles.
- Ongoing intelligence building to ascertain where these bikes are being stored and used from, linking in with the community to do this.
- One off road bike has been seized and the rider has been reported for driving offences.

Issue

Shoplifting within commercial premises/small business in the town centre and surrounding areas.

Action

- High visibility patrols within the Town Centre and all commercial premises.
- Prolific shoplifters are being actively targeted and criminal behavior orders and being considered/sought where appropriate.
- Plain clothes and high visibility operations to identify and deter thefts taking place.
- Three prolific shoplifters have been charged and remanded into custody.
- Shopwatch is being promoted and operated between businesses in the area to deter prolific offenders. Nearly all local stores have now been involved.

Issue

Youth anti-social behavior and under age drinking in View Lane Park, Shield Row.

Action

- High Visibility patrols in the area to deter activity.
- Safeguarding any youths found to be drinking and consider diversions.

Issue

Speeding vehicles on North Thorn / South Thorn, Shield Row.

Action

- Road Policing Unit made aware for patrols.

Upcoming Events

Drop In Session

Drop in session to discuss any issues or concerns in the area or ask any questions of your Neighbourhood Team.

Where: Starbucks, Agnes Street, Stanley.

When: 18 September 2025 at 12:00 - 18 September 2025 at 12:30

Karbon Homes Area Forum

A meeting held by Karbon Homes to discuss tenancies in the area, local issues and things going on in the community with their customers.

Where: Karbon Homes Skills Hub, Front Street, Stanley.

When: 1 October 2025 at 17:00 - 1 October 2025 at 19:00

Drop In Session

Drop in session to discuss any issues or concerns in the area or ask any questions of your Neighbourhood Team.

Where: Starbucks, Agnes Street, Stanley.

When: 16 October 2025 at 12:00 - 16 October 2025 at 12:30