North Area - Durham City
Neighbourhood Profile
Durham City policing area covers twenty-six small villages surrounding Durham City, the majority being former colliery settlements. The total population for the Durham district is about 90,200, with the university adding an extra 12,000 during term time.
The district has been traditionally split into three main policing areas, which are Durham City, Sherburn/Bowburn and Meadowfield/Framwellgate. There is a dedicated beat team covering each of these areas.
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
Durham Police Station
New Elvet
Durham
DH1 3AQ
Area Contact
Telephone: 0345 60 60 365
Fax: 0191 3752810
Email: durham@durham.pnn.police.uk
Opening Times
0800 to 1900 (8am till 7pm) 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 North Area Communications Centre)
Other Local Stations
Sherburn Police Office
46 Sherburn Road
Durham
DH1 2JR
Framwellgate Police Office
Finchale Road
Durham
DH1 5HE
Please note that both Sherburn and Framwellgate stations are not staffed between any set times.
Links
News
2nd January 2009
Man dies in motorway accident
A County Durham man has died after being struck by several vehicles on the A1 motorway.
Events
Priorities
- Anti social behaviour including street drinking
- Speeding/parking problems
- Off road motorcycles
Your Neighbourhood Inspector
Acting Inspector Colin Williamson is in temporary charge of the Durham Neighbourhood Policing Team.
