WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in peterlee west, county durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for peterlee west, localized within county durham.

Total Crimes

78
trending_down -6.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.4per 1k
trending_down -0.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

8,068

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social Behaviour7
Other Crime5
Other Theft4
Public Order3
Burglary3
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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City Ranking

Safety comparison within county durham district.

Local Rank

#37safest in county durham

National Safety

Top 23%Riskiest

City Average

98.2per 1k

Local Policing

Peterlee (Shotton)

Durham Constabulary

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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

JUL22

Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting

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Community meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, DH6 2PQ

SEP30

Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting

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Community meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, DH6 2PQ

NOV25

Shotton Colliery PACT Meeting

meeting

Community meeting for local residents to discuss any concerns they have about their area to the local neighourhood policing team.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, DH6 2PQ

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