Sedgefield — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Contrary to popular belief we do respond to Shoplifting under £200, We are committed to tackling theft in the Sedgefield area working with Sainsburys, CO-OP and other local businesses to bring anyone that does shoplift to justice.

Officers are conducting more high visibility patrols. The neighborhood team are carrying several shoplifting cases and awaiting results at Court. Sedgefield Neighborhood Policing team have completed operations in December to reduce shoplifting. High visibility patrols have been taking place throughout December. PCSO's have been working with local shops to prevent theft with increased patrols and target hardening advice. There is now a new Shopwatch for Sedgefield and the surrounding areas.

Set: 2026-05-20

Sedgefield has a massive Rural area and officers are continually working with the local farmers to prevent any issues that present themselves such as Poaching or plant theft.

Officers are conducting more mobile patrols around the Rural area’s and your Rural SPOC PCSO 30141 is always in touch with the local farmers, Rural operations have been conducted by officers on occasions to prevent rural crime. Sedgefield neighborhood Policing team have completed Rural operation in December. PCSO 30141 has attended Rural watch meeting.

Set: 2026-05-20

Residents have made officers aware of an issue with vehicles speeding in the Sedgefield area.

We are also liaising with a local Councilor and the Active Travel Project Working Group. Officers have had extra training to use the Speedwatch van and will be completing extra speed checks in the Sedgefield area. Road Safety team have completed speed enforcement on Station Road, Sedgefield. Neighbourhood Policing team have conducted community speedwatch on Stockton Road. PCSO's have conducted community speedwatch on Station Road on 26/02/2026 Warnings have been sent to those identified over the speed limit.

Set: 2026-05-20