Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Durham Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

Contact the team

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Recorded crime — June 2026

40 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (46): ▼ 6 (13%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

Violence and sexual offences11 · 28%
Anti-social behaviour9 · 23%
Criminal damage and arson6 · 15%
Burglary5 · 13%
Other crime4 · 10%
Public order3 · 8%
Vehicle crime2 · 5%

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

36 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

Investigation complete; no suspect identified17 · 47%
Unable to prosecute suspect17 · 47%
Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 3%
Awaiting court outcome1 · 3%

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

Speeding continues to be a concern in South Hetton and Haswell with residents raising the issue at recent Community Meetings.

16/05/26 - Officers will continue to visit affected locations as part of our routine patrols of the area. Mobile Safety Camera Enforcement attention during April, 2026. A182 Logan Terrace, South Hetton During the 1 visit to the site, I would advise that 45 drivers triggered the safety camera: 0 drivers fell within our Process Level (Court action) 5 drivers fell within our Conditional offer level (fine and points) 40 drivers fell within our Speed Awareness Course level B1283 Durham Road, Haswell Plough During the 1 visit to the site, I would advise that 13 drivers triggered the safety camera: 1 driver fell within our Process Level (Court action) 0 drivers fell within our Conditional offer level (fine and points) 12 drivers fell within our Speed Awareness Course level Any further statistics will be added when received.

Set: 2026-07-01

On-going problems with off road motorbikes and anti social behaviour in the Windsor Drive area of South Hetton, resulting in nuisance behaviour and community concerns.

Regular patrols are being conducted in the affected area. Relevant intelligence is being gathered and submitted for further action. Neighbourhood Wardens have been informed and continue to support activity in the locality. The area has previously been target hardened to reduce opportunities for the anti-social behavior. Officers are continuing to review cctv to identify any outstanding offenders. On-going engagement with local schools to reinforce the consequences of anti-social behavior. Maintaining partnership meetings to agree any actions where required.

Set: 2026-07-01

Public events & surgeries

Drop-in Session

2026-07-16 · The Lisa Dixon Centre, Burt Close, Haswell

This is your chance to meet your local Policing Team, raise any concerns, ask questions or simply have a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Lets work together to keep our community safe, connected and informed.

South Hetton PACT Meeting

2026-07-16 · Robin Todd Centre 34 Regent Court South Hetton