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 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)
Acting Chief Inspector Tony Avery

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

7th February 2012

Two in court after police dog follows his nose

Good work by a police dog has resulted in two suspected burglars being charged

Area Events

Area Events

13th February 2012

Cockerton West 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
8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday (Intercom system and CCTV facility outside of these hours to link callers to the Communications Centre).