Peterlee (Wheatley Hill/Thornley) — 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
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Durham Constabulary's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
55 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (77): ▼ 22 (29%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences18 · 33%
- Criminal damage and arson11 · 20%
- Other theft7 · 13%
- Shoplifting6 · 11%
- Anti-social behaviour3 · 5%
- Public order3 · 5%
- Burglary2 · 4%
- Drugs2 · 4%
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
46 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified26 · 57%
- Unable to prosecute suspect18 · 39%
- Formal action is not in the public interest1 · 2%
- Further investigation is not in the public interest1 · 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 motor bikes in and around Wheatley Hill and Thornley remain a priority as does antisocial behaviour (ASB). 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.
Action taken by police to address ongoing bike issues includes: -High-visibility and unmarked patrols in affected areas -Intelligence gathering in partnership with other agencies -Use of section 59 powers to seized vehicles involved in anti-social or illegal use.
Set: 2026-05-19
Shoplifting: Shoplifting 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.
The team take positive actions with all suspects identified and look to identify suspects at an early stage in order to prevent them reoffending. We also seek charges on the suspects in order for them to be charged with the offence and hopefully face prison terms. Furthermore we look to gain this evidence to apply for orders such as criminal behavior orders which prevents them from entering certain premises and also areas amongst other conditions. The team also have an active shop watch scheme where information and advice is shared between all attendees.
Set: 2026-05-19
Youth nuisance & Anti Social Behaviour
To tackle this we have been: - Carrying out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team and ASB Team - We have ASB meetings to discuss ASB suspects with our Durham County Council colleagues and housing provider teams. - Use of Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB - Intelligence gathering
Set: 2026-05-19
Public events & surgeries
Cuppa with a Copper
2026-07-23 · Wheatley House Moving Forward 20 Aged Miners Homes Wheatley Hill
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team at Wheatley House in Wheatley Hill. Grab a cuppa and have a chat with officers who are dedicated to the Wheatley Hill and Thornley area.
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
- Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
- Peterlee (Shotton)
- Durham (Coxhoe/Kelloe/Q Hill)
- Peterlee (Wingate)
- Trimdon Village & Trimdon Grange
- Peterlee (Trimdon)
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.