Crime in Peterlee West, County Durham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Peterlee West, localized within County Durham.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Malvern Close Map | Shoplifting: 10Public order: 1 | 11 |
| On or near Chester Place Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3Vehicle crime: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Burnside Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Stafford Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Pentland Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Newark Close Map | Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Nottingham Place Map | Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Garside Grove Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Herton Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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Off-road bikes used illegally often cause noise nuisance, danger to pedestrians and damage to local green spaces. Taking these vehicles off the road helps prevent accidents and restores peace in our neighbourhoods. This remains as one of the priorities.
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
The team will continue to:
- Increase patrols in the hotspot areas to engage with any youths that are causing problems
- Engage with the community to gather intelligence
- Use of our section 59 powers and feeding in intelligence to Op Endurance to target our bike sections patrols accordingly
- Working with partner agencies such as Durham County Council, and housing providers
- Work alongside Durham County Councils ASB Team targeting offenders of ASB
In recent weeks, officers have seized numerous vehicles in Shotton Colliery for being driven in an antisocial manner. These actions form part of out ongoing commitment to tackle dangerous and antisocial driving, which has a negative impact on our local communities.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
Shoplifting: This 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: 19 May 2026
Status Update
Action taken by police to tackle shoplifting includes:
-Dealing robustly with offenders involved in shop theft offences
-Seeking remand for repeat offenders to appear at the next available court heating
-We are working to apply for Criminal Behaviour Orders against persistant offenders to help prevent further offending.
Actioned: 19 May 2026
Youth Nuisance / ASB:
Whilst recent data shows a decrease in incidents involving young people, we recognize that this remains a priority and an issue that will continue to impact residents.
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
We have recently taken action to close a business that had been identified as a location attracting young people and contributing to antisocial behavior within the area. Since its closure, we have seen a notable reduction in reports of ASB, and we believe this has had a significant impact on the local community.
We will continue to:
- Carry out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team and ASB Team
- Have ASB meetings to discuss ASB suspects with our Durham County Council colleagues and housing provider teams.
- Use Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts (ABC), Community Protection Warnings (CPW) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB
- Gather intelligence
- Work with and support victims of ASB
- Engage with local schools
Actioned: 19 May 2026
Engagement Events
Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting
meetingCommunity meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.
Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting
meetingCommunity meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.
Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting
meetingCommunity meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.
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