Crime in seaham, county durham
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Mappleton Drive Map | Shoplifting: 4Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Gregson Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Oliver Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Christchurch Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Clara Street Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Waterworks Road Map | Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Durham Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Burdon Crescent Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Mill Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside)
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Issues with speeding on Seaton Lane and Stockton road
Issued: 6 Feb 2026
Status Update
Community Speedwatch has been utilised in the area by local PCSO’s – during which several vehicles were found to be in excess of the speed limit. These are carried out on a regular basis
This information obtained by NPT has been fed into the enforcement team who have recently been in the area and provided the following results -
B1404 Seaton Lane, Seaham
During the 5 visits to the site I would advise that 21 drivers triggered the safety cameras:
0 drivers fell within our Process Level (Court action)
3 drivers fell within our Conditional offer level (fine and points)
18 drivers fell within our Speed Awareness Course level
Actioned: 6 Feb 2026
Issues with off road bike related nuisance around Northlea and Seaton
Issued: 6 Feb 2026
Status Update
High Visibility patrols in the area are being conducted, along with the use of the drone to identify the bikes and their riders
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23/11/2025 - 2 off road bikes have been seized by our DRAP team on Seaton Lane.
Actioned: 6 Feb 2026
Engagement Events
Seaton PACT Meeting
meetingA PACT meeting will be held at Seaton Community Centre for residents that want to discuss any issues that are going on in their area.
Eastlea Community Centre PACT
meetingA PACT meeting will be held at Eastlea Community Centre for residents of Deneside, Eastlea and Westlea. Members of Seaham Neighbourhood Team will be attending to assist wit any issues that you may be experiencing in your neighbourhood.
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
Eastlea Community Centre PACT
meetingA PACT meeting will be held at Eastlea Community Centre for residents of Deneside, Eastlea and Westlea. Members of Seaham Neighbourhood Team will be attending to assist wit any issues that you may be experiencing in your neighbourhood.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
Seaton PACT Meeting
meetingA PACT meeting will be held at Seaton Community Centre for residents that want to discuss any issues that are going on in their area.
Eastlea Community Centre PACT
meetingA PACT meeting will be held at Eastlea Community Centre for residents of Deneside, Eastlea and Westlea. Members of Seaham Neighbourhood Team will be attending to assist wit any issues that you may be experiencing in your neighbourhood.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
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