South Area - Bishop Auckland
Neighbourhood Profile
Bishop Auckland neighbourhood police is split into two teams.
The East team covers Bishop Auckland Town, Toronto, Coundon, Leeholme, Middleston, Newfield, Binchester, Eldon, Close House, Coronation, Cockton Hill, Henknowle and South Church.
The West team covers Woodhouse Close Estate, Greenfields, Etherley Dene, West Auckland, St. Helens Auckland, Tindale, Evenwood, Ramshaw, Hamsterley Forest, Escomb, Etherley and Windmill.
The aim of the team is to work in partnership with other local agencies and communities, to identify and provide long-term solutions to issues of crime and disorder in Bishop Auckland and surrounding villages.
We provide a visible, accessible and familiar policing presence in the area.
Stations in my Neighbourhood
Please note that although this station is operational on a 24hr basis; front counter opening times are as below:
Main Station
Bishop Auckland Police Station,
Woodhouse Lane,
Bishop Auckland,
DL14 6LB
Area Contact
Tel: 0345 60 60 365
Email: bishopauckland@durham.pnn.police.uk
Opening Times
Front counter staffed:
8am to 6pm - Monday to Friday
10am to 4pm - Saturday and Sunday
Outside these hours an intercom system and CCTV facility is available to link callers to the Communications Centre.
Neighbourhoods
News
6th February 2012
Three hurt in Bishop Auckland crash
Three teenagers were injured after being struck by a car which skidded on an icy road
Events
14th February 2012
Coundon, Leeholme, Middleston, Newfield & Binchester
Police and Communities Together. Come along and share your views.
Priorities
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Your Neighbourhood Inspector
My name is Martin Peace and I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for Bishop Auckland. I am committed to neighbourhood policing in my area, forging links with my local community and partners address the issues which matter to the people of Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area.
