Neighbourhood Policing Team
Hi, I am the Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector for Peterlee and the surrounding villages. I have performed this role since 2022. I joined Durham Constabulary in 2006 as a PCSO and became a PC within the organisation in 2008. Over the last 17 years I have performed various operational roles; Response PC, Sgt and Insp, Hate Crime Insp and Alcohol Harm Reduction Insp and now NPT Insp. I enjoy this role as it enables me to build community relationships, address local issues, prevent crime and pursue criminals.
I am the Neighbourhood Sergeant for Peterlee and the surrounding villages. I absolutely love community policing and making our neighbourhood a safer place. My team and I are dedicated to making the local area a safer and happier place to live. I hope to see you all around on my patrols.
Hi, my name is Terry Hill, I am the Neighbourhood Sergeant for Peterlee and surrounding villages. I have been a Police Officer for over 22 years and have been in Neighbourhoods for over ten years. I enjoy the everyday interaction with the community that comes with a Neighbourhood Sergeants role and am proud of the dedication my team have in having a positive impact in their communities
Hi I'm Amy and I cover Wheatley Hill and Thornley. I have recently joined neighborhoods after serving on response and I am looking forward to navigating this new challenge.
Hi I'm Dave and I cover Wheatley Hill, Thornley and Shotton. I have recently returned to neighborhoods as a PC having previously worked as a PCSO.
I take great pride to care my area of Wheatley Hill and Thornley, as PCSO since Nov. I have previously worked in the Social Housing sector for 11 years plus. I bring enthusiasm to bring back community spirit. working collaboratively with partners and my community to tackle antisocial behaviour and prevent crime.
Hello I am PCSO Shields and I cover Wheatley Hill and Thornley for Peterlee Police. Since starting in July 2024 my main ambition has been to support those who need it most and build positive connections within the community.
Crimes and priorities
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Action taken:
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Off Road motor bikes in and around Wheatley Hill and Thornley remain a priority as does antisocial behaviour (ASB). Off-road bikes used illegally often cause noise nuisance, danger to pedestrians and damage to local green spaces. Taking these vehicles off the road helps prevent accidents and restores peace in our neighbourhoods.
Action taken:
Action taken by police to address ongoing bike issues includes:
-High-visibility and unmarked patrols in affected areas
-Intelligence gathering in partnership with other agencies
-Use of section 59 powers to seized vehicles involved in anti-social or illegal use. -
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Shoplifting:
Shoplifting isn’t a victimless crime – it impacts local businesses, raises prices for honest customers and can contribute to wider issues of antisocial behaviour. Being visible helps us deter crime and support shop owners directly.
Action taken:
The team take positive actions with all suspects identified and look to identify suspects at an early stage in order to prevent them reoffending. We also seek charges on the suspects in order for them to be charged with the offence and hopefully face prison terms. Furthermore we look to gain this evidence to apply for orders such as criminal behavior orders which prevents them from entering certain premises and also areas amongst other conditions.
The team also have an active shop watch scheme where information and advice is shared between all attendees.
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Youth nuisance & Anti Social Behaviour
Action taken:
To tackle this we have been:
- Carrying out high visibility patrols along with colleagues from Durham County Council Neighbourhood Wardens Team and ASB Team
- We have ASB meetings to discuss ASB suspects with our Durham County Council colleagues and housing provider teams.
- Use of Anti-Social Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) and Community Protection Notices on offenders of ASB
- Intelligence gathering