Crime in peterlee west, county durham
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Malvern Close Map | Shoplifting: 7 | 7 |
| On or near Chester Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Lorimers Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Burnside Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Basingstoke Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Stafford Place Map | Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Hulme Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Bicycle theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Beverley Way Map | Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Franklyn Road Map | Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Warwick Place Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
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Peterlee (Shotton)
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Local Priorities
Anti-social use of offroad bikes
Issued: 2 Apr 2026
Status Update
Over the past three months, 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.
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
Actioned: 2 Apr 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: 2 Apr 2026
Status Update
Officers have been working hard to locate and arrest suspects in the area.
A number of shoplifters have been arrested and charged for shoplifting offences in the area.
We are working hard to liase with local shops to raise awareness of shopwatch.
We are applying, where we can, Criminal Behaviour Orders on conviction, to keep known shoplifters out of our local stores.
We are working hard to improve public confidence when dealing with this type of crime
Actioned: 2 Apr 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: 2 Apr 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: 2 Apr 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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