Benfieldside Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Benfieldside, localized within county durham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Mason Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near St Oswin'S Place Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Highridge Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Oxley Street Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Braemar Court Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Golden Acre Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Summerdale Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Snow'S Green Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Ashby Crescent Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Moorlands Crescent Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.
Issued: 13 Apr 2026
Status Update
Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.
Actioned: 22 Jul 2026
Shoplifting
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.
Actioned: 17 Jun 2026
Off road bike issues along the Wagonway and scooter concerns in town and urban areas.
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
We are taking an offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Corbridge Parish Hall
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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Prudhoe Waterworld
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