Bishop Auckland (East) — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Middlestone and Westerton PACT Priorities: Speeding along B6287 Low road through Middlestone - vehicles driving too fast along the lane, vehicles have not been slowing down for horses. Off-road bikes riding through the village towards Coundon

Discussed carrying out a Speedwatch as Speed is still an issue. (NEXT PACT MARCH 2026). Targeted patrols have been conducted around the area Middlestone and Westerton PACT Priorities: Local PCSO 30381 has been tasked to arrange a speed watch in the Middlestone area - re Speeding along B6287 Low road through Middlestone Visible presence / patrols through the area, to deter speeders and off-road bike activity. Local PC has drone capabilities residents have been asked ring 101 to log off-road bike incidents so that PCSO's can attend and the drone can be utilized

Set: 2026-03-19

Coundon and Leeholme PACT Meeting Priority: Speeding and Off-road bikes

Speed watch is to be organized by local officers. Update 15th May - Speedwatch sessions conducted on Church Street - 50 cars passed, 1 observed over the speed limit. Tees Walk - 67 cars passed, 2 observed over the speed limit. In regard to off-road bike use: officers have drone capabilities to build intelligence around off-road bike and Quad sightings. The NPT now have 2 trained operators and are due to receive Drones in the very near future, attended schools in local area displaying drone capabilities to local pupils and answering questions. Officers have recently seized 2 Quad bikes around the Leasingthorne area. Both individuals were issued with CPW's

Set: 2026-05-28

Dene Valley PACT Priorities - youth nuisance, off-road bikes.

Following the last meeting, there has been a decrease in calls of anti-social behavior from 24 calls between April-May to 5 reports in the last month.

Set: 2026-06-11

Coundon & Leehome PACT Priority - anti-social use of off-road vehicles

From the last meeting, a number of Speedwatch sessions have taken place with positive results. From 15th May - 2 areas covered with a total of 117 vehicles passing, 3 observed over the speed limit. From 20th June - 88 vehicles passed, 0 observed over the speed limit.

Set: 2026-06-25

Dene Valley PACT Priorities - to remain as youth and vehicle nuisance.

Since the last meeting there have been increased incidents in the area and in calls regarding anti-social behaviour. Officers have also attended a meeting with Durham County Council to discuss vacant/open to access properties for which a number are due to be secured.

Set: 2026-07-09