WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Peterlee East Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Peterlee East, localized within county durham.

Total Crimes

153
trending_up +36.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

148.52per 1k
trending_up +1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,720

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences55
Criminal Damage & Arson23
Anti-social Behaviour22
Shoplifting17
Other Crime9
Other Theft8
Burglary8
Public Order6
Theft from Person2
Robbery1
Drug Offences1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 12Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 3
27
On or near Surtees Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
7
On or near Burdon Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Other crime: 1
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Shoplifting: 2Possession of weapons: 1
7
On or near Thorpe Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 1
6
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Quinn Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Robson Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Mansell Crescent Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within county durham district.

Local Rank

#62safest in county durham

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

98.2per 1k

Local Policing

Peterlee (Peterlee)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Youth Nuisance / ASB: Over recent weeks in the Town Centre we have had multiple calls around ASB mainly around the shops with youths causing problems. This has centered around disused buildings in the town centre.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

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 (ABC's), Community Protection Warnings (CPW's) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB
- Intelligence gathering
- Working with and supporting victims of ASB

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

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.

Issued: 23 Dec 2025

Status Update

To tackle this we have been doing the following:
-Carry out high visibility patrols within the Town Centre but also the smaller shops around the housing estates.
-We have monthly shop watch meetings with the shop managers/staff who are involved in the scheme
- We also have a zero tolerance approach with suspects of this crime
- We also work with various partners to assist in the tackle against shoplifters such as our Colleagues in the Castle Dene Centre and Durham County Council in relation to improving CCTV, banning suspects from shops and the Town Centre and assisting in patrols and intelligence gathering

Actioned: 23 Dec 2025

Off Road Bikes / ASB: We continue to receive a number of calls regarding the use of off road bikes / E Bikes in the Peterlee area we have had multiple calls regarding Off Road bikes and Quad Bikes riding all over area in an anti social and dangerous manner.

Issued: 23 Dec 2025

Status Update

Neighbourhood Policing Team continue:
- Carrying out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team
- Use Traffic 183’s, Traffic 184’s, Section 59 Powers, and No insurance powers to deal with riders and people identified as being involved.
- Work with housing providers of those identified as being responsible
- Use of Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts (ABC's), Community Protection Warnings (CPW's) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB
- Intelligence gathering
- Working with and supporting victims of ASB and Criminal Damage

Actioned: 23 Dec 2025

Engagement Events

MAY14

Howletch Residents Association / PACT Meeting

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Community meeting with a member of the Peterlee neighbourhood policing team. A place to discuss any potential issues you or the community are experiencing, also to share information and good news stories.

This meeting occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Woodhouse Park, Balliol Close, Peterlee

MAY19

Bread and Butter Club / PACT Meeting

meeting

Community meeting with a member of the Peterlee neighbourhood policing team. A place to discuss any potential issues you or the community are experiencing, also to share information and good news stories.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Horden & Peterlee Rfc, Eden Park, Eden Lane., Peterlee SR8 5DJ

JUN2

Bread and Butter Club / PACT Meeting

meeting

Community meeting with a member of the Peterlee neighbourhood policing team. A place to discuss any potential issues you or the community are experiencing, also to share information and good news stories.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Horden & Peterlee Rfc, Eden Park, Eden Lane., Peterlee SR8 5DJ

JUN11

Howletch Residents Association / PACT Meeting

meeting

Community meeting with a member of the Peterlee neighbourhood policing team. A place to discuss any potential issues you or the community are experiencing, also to share information and good news stories.

This meeting occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Woodhouse Park, Balliol Close, Peterlee

JUN16

Bread and Butter Club / PACT Meeting

meeting

Community meeting with a member of the Peterlee neighbourhood policing team. A place to discuss any potential issues you or the community are experiencing, also to share information and good news stories.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Horden & Peterlee Rfc, Eden Park, Eden Lane., Peterlee SR8 5DJ

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