
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'.
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Priorities
- Prolific and priority offenders
- Rowdy nuisance behaviour
- Assault and Domestic Abuse
- Burglary dwelling
- Class A drugs
Command Team
Area Commander
Chief Superintendent Carole Thompson
Operations Manager
Superintendent Graham Hall
Darlington Area Manager
Chief Inspector Paul Unsworth
Crime Manager
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Harker
South Durham Area Manager
Chief Inspector Bill Dutton
Operational Support Manager
Chief Inspector Victoria Martin
Business Manager
Mrs Lorraine Bean
Personnel Manager
Mrs Sharon Pearson
Area News
18th November 2008
Traffic cop saves life of Darlington woman
A traffic officer has been praised for his actions which almost certainly saved the life of a woman who was choking on food she had swallowed.
Area Events
27th November 2008
Tindale Cres., West Auckland & St Helen Auckland Forum
This open forum meeting will be chaired by officers from the Bishop Auckland Neighbourhood policing team with other Community Safety partners present.
Contact
South Area Headquarters
6 St. Cuthberts Way
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 5LB
Area Contact
Tel: 0345 60 60 365
Opening Times
0800 to 2000 (8am till 8pm) 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 South Area Communications Centre).

