South Area - Bishop Auckland
Neighbourhood Profile
Bishop Auckland neighbourhood police is split into two teams which cover the following council wards:
The East team is responsible for Bishop Auckland Town, Toronto, Coundon, Leeholme, Middleston, Newfield, Binchester, Eldon, Close House, Coronation, Cockton Hill, Henknowle and South Church.
The West team is responsible for Woodhouse Close Estate, Greenfields, Etherley Dene, West Auckland, St. Helens Auckland, Tindale, Evenwood, Ramshaw, Hamsterley Forest, Escomb, Etherley and Windmill.
The neighbourhood policing team was formed to provide a visible, accessible and familiar police presence focused on addressing local problems of crime and disorder in Bishop Auckland and the surrounding villages.
The aim of the team is to work in partnership with other local agencies and communities, to identify and provide long-term solutions to problems.
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
8am until 7pm - Monday to Friday
9am until 5pm - Saturday & Sunday
(Intercom system and CCTV facility outside of these hours to link callers to the South Area Communications Centre)
Neighbourhoods
News
22nd February 2010
Drugs and cash seized during raid on hotel room
Bishop Auckland neighbourhood police team carried out a raid at the Grand Hotel and a simultaneous raid on an address in Kent Street, Leelholme on Wednesday 17th November 2009.
Events
16th March 2010
Bishop Auckland Town and Toronto PACT Meeting
Police and Communities Together. Come along and share your views.
Priorities
- For your neighbourhood priorities please choose your neighbourhood page from the drop down menu above.
Your Neighbourhood Inspector
My name is Martin Peace and I am the neighbourhood Inspector for Bishop Auckland. I have twenty four years police service and have worked in Easington, Road policing and for the last five years as Inspector in South Durham. I took up my present role in July 2008 and am committed to neighbourhood policing in my area. In order to achieve this I intend to forge links with my local community and together with partners address the issues that matter to the people of Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area.
