Chester-le-Street Police

05/06/2026

Tonight officers will be at The Live Well Centre, Unit 4 Cooperative Workshops, DH7 6HJ between 18:30 - 19:30hrs for the Sacriston PACT.

🗣️Drop in to say hello and discuss any issues you may have.

💻 All our PACT meetings and events are published on our website, please enter your post code to find out when your meeting is.

https://www.durham.police.uk

31/05/2026

🚔Officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Team are here at Great Lumley carrying out OP DRIVE.🚔

We have lots of freebies to hand out and we are here to give crime prevention advice. Come and see us and say hello 👋

EDIT: thank you to everyone who took the time to come and speak with us today. It was great to engage with the community and listen to your concerns. These conversations help us work together to keep our communities safe😊

29/05/2026

⚠️ River Safety Reminder ⚠️

🛟Now the weather has improved, we’ve received several reports of children both in the river and jumping from the bridge from the Lumley new road, shown in the images below. We have also been made aware that life preservers have been removed and thrown into the water (not for any life saving purposes) Members of Friends of the Riverside have already recovered 3 life preservers from the river.

🛟These life preservers are there for emergencies and to save someone’s life if they get into difficulty in the water. Removing or damaging them puts others at serious risk.

🛟We kindly ask parents and carers to speak with their children about the dangers of playing near the river and the importance of leaving lifesaving equipment where it belongs.

🛟Please help us keep our riverside safe for everyone. We will be increasing our patrols in this area so if you see us, please come and say hello, thank you😊

24/05/2026

👮🏻‍♀️ A male who has been wanted since 2024 by West Midlands Police for serious sexual offences has been located by the Chester Le Street Neighbourhood Team.

⛓️‍💥 With the assistance of Stanley Police the male was arrested and detained in custody where he was later transported back to West Midlands where he has been charged and remanded before court.

🚔 Community safety is our top priority.

17/05/2026

🚔 Saturday Night Takeaway 🚔

🛵Following many reports of anti-social riding along the Coast to Coast route near North Lodge Chester-Le-Street, last night officers carried out patrols in the area alongside the Durham Police Off-Road Motorcycle Section and Southmoor neighbourhood policing team.

🏍️During the operation, two mopeds and one Sur-Ron bike were seized. Although the mopeds were road legal, they were being ridden illegally on the Coast to Coast route with registration plates deliberately covered with tape. All riders have been reported for road traffic offences.

🐴🚴‍♂️🐕‍🦺We are NOT spoiling people’s fun, we are protecting members of the public who use the Coast to Coast for dog walking, running, horse riding and cycling.

✋This type of behaviour puts the public at serious risk. We will continue to take proactive action to target and tackle those using vehicles irresponsibly and anti-socially.

👀Our police drone once again proved invaluable in supporting officers on the ground.

👀We can always see you👀

15/05/2026

⛓️‍💥 Two teenagers were arrested by the Neighbourhood Policing Team yesterday on suspicion of affray, assault and criminal damage following numerous calls to Police on Chester Le Street Front Street yesterday.

👮🏻‍♀️The two males were later released with bail conditions. Police officers have gathered evidence and will submit this to court where ultimately the courts decide the outcome of the investigation.

❌ Our community deserves peace and safety. Anti-social behaviour—whether it’s vandalism, harassment, or intimidation—will not be tolerated. We are committed to investigating all reports, taking appropriate action, and working with local partners to keep our streets safe.

🗣️Together, we can make our community safe for everyone.

13/05/2026

💚 Check in on your mates.

Starting a conversation about mental health isn’t always easy, but you are not alone.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we’re raising awareness of some key helplines that you or someone you know, may need.

💚 Remember, your feelings are valid.

Call NHS 111 and press option 2 for 24/7 support from trained mental health professionals. They’ll listen, offer advice, and connect you to the right local service – whether it’s self-care help, crisis support, or something more.

Need extra support, these services can help 👇

Samaritans: 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258
Mind: 0845 766 0163
If you’re under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994
Andys Man Club
Space North East
www.nhs.uk/mental-health

In an emergency dial 999.

08/05/2026

👮🏼‍♂️On the evening of the 6th May, between 18:00 and 19:30, PCSO Richards and PCSO Bridge from the Chester-le-Street Neighbourhood Policing Team worked alongside the Junior Volunteer Police Cadets as part of Operation Hawkeye, with support from CSC M Daniels.

🚗A total of 15 Junior Volunteer Police Cadets took part in the operation. The cadets were tasked with conducting vehicle security checks by testing car doors to identify vehicles that had been left unlocked, as well as carrying out a leaflet drop to residents to provide crime prevention advice.

👥All activities were carried out under the supervision of PCSOs and Senior Cadet Leaders Amy and Anthony.

🚘During the operation, 11 vehicles were found to be unlocked. Advice leaflets were delivered to approximately 200 homes across the two housing estates.

⭐️The cadets were enthusiastic and outstanding throughout the activity, demonstrating excellent communication skills when engaging with residents. Feedback from the community was very positive, with residents being very welcoming and appreciative of the advice provided.

03/05/2026

👂🏼You said, we listened

👮‍♀️You may have noticed an increased police presence in Chester-le-Street today despite the poor weather.

👀Following concerns raised at recent PACT meetings regarding off-road bikes on the coast to coast track (C2C) and around Front Street, patrols were carried out with our partners including bike section (DRAP), Durham PCC, prevention and problem solving team and neighbourhood wardens as part of Operation Drive and Operation Endurance.

🚔Officers stopped a number of vehicles, spoke with motorists, and issued fixed penalty notices.

👥PCSOs also engaged with the community and carried out enquiries so thank you to everyone who spoke with us today, your input helps us keep the community safe.

🚳If you have information about off-road bike use or where bikes are being stored, please report it via 101. You can do so anonymously at crime stoppers: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

29/04/2026

🚔 A male has been jailed following a spate of theft offences in the Sacriston area.

👮🏻‍♀️Jamie Greenwell was arrested for theft and breach of restraining order. Greenwell was later charged and remanded for all offences where he received a seventeen week custodial sentence.

✋🏻 The Neighbourhood Policing Team take acquisitive crime extremely seriously and work hard to tackle the issue. This behaviour will not be tolerated in our community.