Crime in Woodhouse Close, County Durham
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 10 |
| On or near A6072 Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2 | 9 |
| On or near Peacock Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Cheesmond Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Dent Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Cradock Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Bollihope Grove Map | Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| On or near St Luke'S Close Map | Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Proudfoot Drive Map | Public order: 2 | 2 |
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Increase in off-road bike use around Bishop Town and Etherley Lane Rec area.
Youths setting fire to trolleys in Etherley Lane Rec
Youths gaining access to abandoned buildings on Newgate Street - Vinovium House and Peacocks
Issued: 27 May 2026
Status Update
Gathering intelligence to locate off road bikes and riders, use of drones to locate bikes.
Targeted patrols around hotspot areas, to identify and deter individuals involved in nuisance anti-social behavior.
Contacted Fire Service regarding youths setting fire to trolleys in Etherley Lane Rec.
Youths have been caught in abandoned buildings around Newgate Street, youths were taken home to their appropriate adults - issued strong words of advise and DCC ASB team has been made aware. Youths that have caused criminal damage to these properties have attended Bishop Police Station with their appropriate adult to be issued a Community Resolution.
Actioned: 27 May 2026
Cockton Hill, Henknowle and South Church PACT priorities:
Increase in sighting of Off-road bikes, Quads and electric scooters around Cockton Hill Road and Henknowle area.
ASB youths throwing items at vehicles around Henknowle and Cockton Hill area.
Issued: 14 May 2026
Status Update
Targeted patrols around Cockton Hill and Henknowle Area
Bishop NPT have the use of a drone, officers from both teams have been drone trained, this provides greater opportunities to identify individuals riding off-road bikes
Two off-road quad bikes involved in nuisance anti-social behaviour have recently been seized and destroyed by our NPT team.
Officers are targeted conducting patrols across the area to deter youth ASB. Officers are working with our DCC ASB team to identify and appropriately deal with youths caught engaging in nuisance anti-social behaviour
Actioned: 15 May 2026
ASB and off Road bikes around Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene
Issued: 14 Jan 2026
Status Update
Ongoing work with Durham County Council for installation of further fences/gates. - Off-road bike use
Bishop NPT will have the use of a drone, officers from both teams have been drone trained, this provides greater opportunities to identify individuals riding off-road bikes
Officers are liaising with DCC ASB Team to identify the youths involved in Nuisance ASB in the area
Operation Endurance conducted to try and catch known drivers. Officers will monitor any calls made to police via 101 to track locations, times and dates to build up intelligence and consideration for further operation endurance dates in the future.
Members of public to send officers and PCSOs any footage or intelligence regarding off road bikes
Increased patrols will be conducted on both foot and mobile patrols to try and identify the individuals.
Actioned: 14 Jan 2026
Engagement Events
Bishop Auckland Town Pub Watch Meeting
meetingAn opportunity to speak with local officers
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
The Mitre, 151 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EN
Cockton Hill, South Church & Henknowle PACT Meeting
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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
The Manor, Cornwall Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6UR
Woodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT
meetingWoodhouse Estate & Etherley Dene PACT meeting
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane
Bishop Auckland Town & Toronto PACT Meeting
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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Morrison Cafe, Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TN
Bishop Auckland Town Pub Watch Meeting
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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
The Mitre, 151 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EN
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