Durham Constabulary

South Area

Profile

The South Area covers the six geographical localities of Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Crook and Barnard Castle. More information on each of these areas can be accessed from the 'District Links'.

Priorities

  • Protect Vulnerable People
  • Tackle ASB and Criminal Damage
  • Reduce Violent Crime
  • Reduce House Burglary and increase detections
  • Reduce Vehicle Crime and increase detections
  • Tackle Class A Drugs and alcohol abuse
  • Reduce Shoplifting

Command Team

Area Commander
Chief Superintendent Andy Reddick

Area Crime Support, with geographical responsibility for Darlington
Superintendent Paul Beddow

Area Operational Support, with geographical responsibility for South Durham
Superintendent Graham Hall

Area Business Manager
Mrs Lorraine Bean

Neighbourhood Policing Manager (Bishop Auckland, Crook, Barnard Castle)
Chief Inspector Bill Dutton

Neighbourhood Policing Manager (Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor)
Chief Inspector Victoria Martin

Neighbourhood Policing Manager, Darlington
Chief Inspector Chris Reeves

Area Crime Manager
D/Chief Inspector Kevin Weir

Area News

Area News

8th March 2010

Insecure Motor Vehicles broken into in Sedgefield

Since the beginning of February several vehicles have been broken into around the Sedgefield area.

Area Events

Area Events

13th March 2010

Aycliffe Village PACT Meeting

Police and Communities Together. Come along and share your views.

Contact

South Area Headquarters
6 St. Cuthberts Way Darlington County Durham DL1 5LB

Area Contact
Tel: 0345 60 60 365

Opening Times
0800 to 2000 (8am till 8pm) Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700 (9am till 5pm) Saturday and Sunday (Intercom system and CCTV facility outside of these hours to link callers to the South Area Communications Centre).