Stanley (Central Stanley) — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Anti-social use of vehicles (predominantly unregistered off-road bikes) within the community - particularly on Front Street. Frequently uninsured and unroadworthy, the illegal use of such vehicles creates a risk of harm to the public and to the rider.

- Community Protection Warnings issued alongside Housing Associations. - Multiple warning notices have been issued to individuals suspected of using these vehicles. - Ongoing intelligence building to ascertain where these bikes are being stored and used from, linking in with the community to do this. - PCSOs continue to work in partnership with Neighbourhood Wardens in seizing off road bikes. - Problem solving plan being created alongside Oxhill Youth Club to bring awareness to young people and the risks. - Officers from Consett and Stanley Neighbourhood Teams, Durham Constabulary Special Constables and Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens conducted a large operation in September targeting the illegal use of motorbikes, electric bikes and E-Scooters across the Consett and Stanley area. The operation included targeted patrols and enforcement work focusing on removing uninsured and illegal bikes from our roads, reducing the risks they pose to our community.

Set: 2026-06-09

Youth anti-social behavior and under age drinking in View Lane Park, Shield Row.

- High Visibility patrols in the area to deter activity. - Safeguarding any youths found to be drinking and consider diversions. - Working with DCC Neighbourhood wardens to tackle the issue and deter.

Set: 2026-06-09

Speeding vehicles on North Thorn / South Thorn, Shield Row.

- Road Policing Unit made aware for patrols. - Community Speedwatch to be undertaken in the area. - Encourage volunteers in the area for Community Speedwatch.

Set: 2026-06-09

Shoplifting within commercial premises/small business in the town centre and surrounding areas.

- High visibility patrols within the Town Centre and all commercial premises. - Prolific shoplifters are being actively targeted and criminal behaviour orders and being considered/sought where appropriate. - Plain clothes and high visibility operations to identify and deter thefts taking place. - Three prolific shoplifters have been charged and remanded into custody. - During Safer Business Week of Action, officers dropped in at high harm retailers in the Town centre and other retailers to distribute leaflets/posters regarding recognizing counterfeit notes. - Shopwatch is being promoted and operated between businesses in the area to deter prolific offenders. Nearly all local stores have now been involved. - Safer Pod trial being conducted in stores that have the highest offending.

Set: 2026-06-09