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
0800 to 1900 (8am till 7pm) Monday to Friday
0900-1700 (91m-5pm) Saturday & Sunday
(Intercom system and CCTV facility outside of these hours to link callers to the South Area Communications Centre)
Links
News
18th December 2008
Festive campaign gets underway
Durham Constabulary, Wear Valley District Council and the primary care trust are all playing their part in ensuring a festive and safe Christmas and New Year for revellers in the Wear Valley area.
Events
Priorities
- The community buildings Proudfoot Drive/Walker Drive Woodhouse Close Estate.
- The area surrounding South Church Post Office and St Andrews Church between 4pm to 9pm.
- The area of Richard Terrace/David Terrace Coronation.
- Wharton Street Recreation ground, Coundon.
- Micklegrove Coundon in the area of the aged persons bungalows.
- The community buildings Proudfoot Drive/Walker Drive Woodhouse Close Estate.
- Licensing issues with underage drinking in the West Auckland, St Helens and Tindale neighbourhood utilising Bottlewatch scheme.
- Licensing issues with underage drinking in Toft Hill, Evenwood, Ramshaw, Etherley utilising Bottlewatch scheme.
- The Nurseries, West Auckland. This is predominately an housing issue attracting some street drinking and nuisance with rubbish fires being started.
Your Neighbourhood Inspector
My name is Martin Peace and I am the neighbourhood Inspector for Bishop Auckland. I have twenty three 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.
