Consett — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Durham Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
174 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (218): ▼ 44 (20%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences65 · 37%
- Anti-social behaviour41 · 24%
- Shoplifting19 · 11%
- Criminal damage and arson17 · 10%
- Public order15 · 9%
- Other theft10 · 6%
- Burglary3 · 2%
- Vehicle crime2 · 1%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
172 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect93 · 54%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified50 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome19 · 11%
- Further action is not in the public interest3 · 2%
- Offender given a caution3 · 2%
- Local resolution2 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Priorities for Consett Town/Delves/The Grove/Castleside/Templetown PACT 1. Anti Social Behaviour - Consett Town and Delves
Several community events attended to prevent to raise awareness. Early intervention with families of known persons has been provided
Set: 2026-06-09
Anti-social use of vehicles (predominantly unregistered off-road bikes) is a major concern for the community. Frequently uninsured and unroadworthy, the illegal use of such vehicles creates a risk of harm to the public and to the rider.
Off-road vehicles have been seized following direct intervention by NPT Supported by Housing Agencies and Landlords, Community Protection Warning Notices are in the process of being issued to addresses where unregistered off-road motorbikes are known to be operated from.
Set: 2026-06-09
Retail Crime is a not only a local problem but nationally
One male charged and remanded and a Community Behaviour Order has been applied for. Male and female coming thefts together were located residing in a wooded area and arrested for multiple offences High visibility patrols in all effected stores conducted
Set: 2026-06-09
Speeding in Consett Town Centre, The Grove, Castleside and Delves Lane
March to May 2026 Total times where Speedwatch activity has been carried out using the van:Speedwatch Van 149 Total amount of vehicles which have gone past the van: 12,515 Total amount of vehicles receiving a warning letter for speeding: 256
Set: 2026-06-09
Public events & surgeries
Summer Fair - Brockwell Court Care Home
2026-08-01 · 9 Cobden St, Consett
Come and meet your local PCSOs at the Brockwell Court Care Home Summer Fair
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Durham Constabulary
- Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate)
- Consett (Lanchester/Rural)
- Stanley (North West Stanley)
- Stanley (South Stanley and South Moor)
- Stanley (Central Stanley)
- Crook (Crook Town) Howden Le Wear, Tow Law
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Durham Constabulary.