Crime in Delves Lane, County Durham
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Boyd Street Map | Shoplifting: 20Robbery: 1 | 21 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 6 | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1 | 7 |
| On or near West Parade Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Back Palmerston Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Public order: 4Bicycle theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Metcalfe Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Birch Grove Map | Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 2 |
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Priorities for Consett Town/Delves/The Grove/Castleside/Templetown PACT
1. Anti Social Behaviour - Consett Town and Delves
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
Status Update
Several community events attended to prevent to raise awareness.
Early intervention with families of known persons has been provided
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
Anti-social use of vehicles (predominantly unregistered off-road bikes) is a major concern for the community. Frequently uninsured and unroadworthy, the illegal use of such vehicles creates a risk of harm to the public and to the rider.
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
Status Update
June: x6 Off-road vehicles have been seized following direct intervention by NPT
Supported by Housing Agencies and Landlords, Community Protection Warning Notices are in the process of being issued to addresses where unregistered off-road motorbikes are known to be operated from.
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
Retail Crime is a not only a local problem but nationally
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
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June: One male charged and remanded and a Community Behaviour Order has been applied for.
Male and female coming thefts together were located residing in a wooded area and arrested for multiple offences
High visibility patrols in all effected stores conducted
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
Speeding in Consett Town Centre, The Grove, Castleside and Delves Lane
Issued: 11 Mar 2026
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March to June 2025
Total times where Speedwatch activity has been carried out using the van:Speedwatch Van 149
Total amount of vehicles which have gone past the van: 12,515
Total amount of vehicles receiving a warning letter for speeding: 256
Actioned: 11 Mar 2026
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