Peterlee (Shotton) — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Durham Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
The neighbourhood police team works closely with the local community to keep the area safe and peaceful. We focus on preventing crime, tackling local issues, and building strong relationships with residents. Our duties often include patrolling the area, supporting vulnerable individuals, working with schools and local groups, and responding to concerns raised by the community. We do this by being visible and approachable.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 999 Emergency Number
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Durham Constabulary's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
61 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (63): ▼ 2 (3%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences16 · 26%
- Criminal damage and arson15 · 25%
- Anti-social behaviour14 · 23%
- Other theft4 · 7%
- Shoplifting4 · 7%
- Burglary3 · 5%
- Other crime3 · 5%
- Public order2 · 3%
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
50 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified29 · 58%
- Unable to prosecute suspect14 · 28%
- Awaiting court outcome6 · 12%
- Local resolution1 · 2%
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
Off-road bikes used illegally often cause noise nuisance, danger to pedestrians and damage to local green spaces. Taking these vehicles off the road helps prevent accidents and restores peace in our neighbourhoods. This remains as one of the priorities.
The team will continue to: - Increase patrols in the hotspot areas to engage with any youths that are causing problems - Engage with the community to gather intelligence - Use of our section 59 powers and feeding in intelligence to Op Endurance to target our bike sections patrols accordingly - Working with partner agencies such as Durham County Council, and housing providers - Work alongside Durham County Councils ASB Team targeting offenders of ASB In recent weeks, officers have seized numerous vehicles in Shotton Colliery for being driven in an antisocial manner. These actions form part of out ongoing commitment to tackle dangerous and antisocial driving, which has a negative impact on our local communities.
Set: 2026-05-19
Shoplifting: This 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.
Action taken by police to tackle shoplifting includes: -Dealing robustly with offenders involved in shop theft offences -Seeking remand for repeat offenders to appear at the next available court heating -We are working to apply for Criminal Behaviour Orders against persistant offenders to help prevent further offending.
Set: 2026-05-19
Youth Nuisance / ASB: Whilst recent data shows a decrease in incidents involving young people, we recognize that this remains a priority and an issue that will continue to impact residents.
We have recently taken action to close a business that had been identified as a location attracting young people and contributing to antisocial behavior within the area. Since its closure, we have seen a notable reduction in reports of ASB, and we believe this has had a significant impact on the local community. We will continue to: - Carry out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team and ASB Team - Have ASB meetings to discuss ASB suspects with our Durham County Council colleagues and housing provider teams. - Use Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts (ABC), Community Protection Warnings (CPW) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB - Gather intelligence - Work with and support victims of ASB - Engage with local schools
Set: 2026-05-19
Public events & surgeries
Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting
2026-07-22 · Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, DH6 2PQ
Community meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.
Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting
2026-09-30 · Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, DH6 2PQ
Community meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.
Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting
2026-11-25 · Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, DH6 2PQ
Community meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Peterlee Police Station (station)Peterlee Police Station St Aidans Way, County Durham SR8 1QR, SR8 1QR
Nearby teams in Durham Constabulary
- Peterlee (Peterlee)
- Peterlee (Wheatley Hill/Thornley)
- Peterlee (Wingate)
- Seaham (Easington and Grants Houses)
- Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
- Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
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.