Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

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PCC Joy Allen has been reappointed as local Patron for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, an organisation providing vital ...
05/06/2026

PCC Joy Allen has been reappointed as local Patron for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, an organisation providing vital support to veterans, serving personnel and military families across the county.

SSAFA’s work helps tackle loneliness, isolation, trauma and crisis, offering practical, emotional and family support to those affected by military life. As Police and Crime Commissioner, Joy Allen recognises the strong links between vulnerability, mental health and community safety, and the importance of early support.

Working alongside SSAFA and local partners, she is committed to raising awareness of the help available and ensuring veterans and their families are not left behind.

Read more: www.durham-pcc.gov.uk/news/why-ssafas-work-matters-more-than-ever

04/06/2026

⚽ One line can end the game.

That’s our message to drug drivers who choose to play with people’s lives by drug driving this World Cup.

With the first game set to kick off in exactly a week’s time, officers are asking drivers not to risk ending their own life or someone else’s by driving under the influence.

Whilst the vast majority of drivers now accept that drink driving is unacceptable after it became illegal nearly seven decades ago, we have seen a rise in those taking drugs and driving in recent years.

Unlike the feeling of being drunk, drug drivers can often appear ‘normal’ with some passengers not realising they’re getting a lift off an unfit driver.

But what they don’t realise is that drugs can seriously impair their ability to drive, often leading to devastating consequences.

Drugs can also stay in your system for days after consumption, making it harder to tell if you’re fit to drive.

And if you’re stopped by one of our officers on patrol this World Cup season, that’s probably the end of the game for your job and driving licence.

If you’re lucky you’ll be replacing them with a criminal record. If you’re unlucky, our officers will be visiting your family to break the news you died because you were drug driving.

🚗 Drug driving kills. Don’t cross the line.

📲 Read the full story here: https://www.durham.police.uk/news/durham/news2/2026/june/police-campaign-targets-drug-drivers-during-world-cup/

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Last weekend, our team were proud to attend Durham Pride UK.Events like this provide an important opportunity to engage ...
04/06/2026

Last weekend, our team were proud to attend Durham Pride UK.

Events like this provide an important opportunity to engage with the LGBTQ+ community from across County Durham and Darlington - listening to their experiences and hearing their views on policing and crime in their communities.

Ensuring every voice is heard is central to building safer, more inclusive places for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us, and congratulations to the organisers on delivering the best Pride yet!

We’re aware that Argos customers across the country are being targeted by scammers.Please stay vigilant and check out th...
04/06/2026

We’re aware that Argos customers across the country are being targeted by scammers.

Please stay vigilant and check out this important post from Report Fraud for advice on how to protect your account.

PCC Joy Allen is proud to support , a new national campaign launching during Child Safety Week to help keep children sa...
04/06/2026

PCC Joy Allen is proud to support , a new national campaign launching during Child Safety Week to help keep children safer on our roads.

The campaign encourages parents and carers to keep children rear‑facing in car seats until at least four years old - and longer where possible. Evidence shows children are up to five times safer when travelling rear‑facing compared to forward‑facing.

Rear Face for Safety brings together road safety professionals, policing, child injury prevention specialists, public health experts and academics, alongside Swedish road safety experts whose approach has helped make Sweden one of the safest countries in the world for children on the road.

Find out more and support the campaign here:
https://49zub.share.hsforms.com/2RSq7HCtsQpS5fUZJpThBEA

A new mobile ‘safe space’ service is set to boost safety in Darlington’s night-time economy, following a £33,000 funding...
03/06/2026

A new mobile ‘safe space’ service is set to boost safety in Darlington’s night-time economy, following a £33,000 funding award from PCC Joy Allen and partners.

The Street Friends initiative will replace the former Number Forty hub, providing on‑the‑street medical support for anyone who feels vulnerable or unwell on a night out. Staffed by paramedics and supported by trained volunteers, the service will help reduce pressure on emergency services while improving safety and reassurance - particularly for women and girls.

This investment supports ongoing work to tackle serious violence and make town centres safer, stronger and more welcoming for everyone.

Read more: https://www.durham-pcc.gov.uk/news/crime-prevention-partners-approve-funding-boost-for-new-mobile-safe-space-service-in-darlington

03/06/2026

Following concerns raised by local residents about speeding, we’ve been out in High Pittington today supporting a Community Speedwatch activity to help raise awareness and improve road safety.

This is a reminder that a national speed limit only applies once you pass the sign – not when approaching it. Maintaining the legal speed limit helps keep everyone safe, especially in residential areas.

If speeding is an issue where you live, make sure you attend your local PACT meeting to raise concerns directly with your neighbourhood police team.

Find your local PACT meetings:
Visit https://www.police.uk/, enter your postcode, then click 'Meetings and Events' to see what’s happening near you.

Durham Constabulary

Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to share their views on anti-social behaviour. Your voices are incr...
03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to share their views on anti-social behaviour. Your voices are incredibly important and are already helping to shape how Durham Constabulary is held to account, and how we respond to the issues that impact our communities every day.

Anti-social behaviour can have a real and lasting effect on people’s lives - from feeling unsafe in your own neighbourhood to the impact on local pride and wellbeing. That’s why it’s so important that we hear directly from residents about what matters most, what’s working, and where more needs to be done.

This is your opportunity to influence real change. Your feedback will directly inform discussions at the Public Accountability Meeting and help ensure that policing and partner agencies are focused on the priorities that matter to you.

Have your say: https://forms.office.com/e/1Gnrdu5Suh

02/06/2026

On Saturday, we had a valuable day of engagement at Darlington Emergency Services Day, bringing partners and communities together 🚑🚨🚒🚓

Thank you to Darlington Borough Council for delivering such a well-organised event and creating the opportunity for us to engage with hundreds of residents. Hearing directly from the public about their experiences and views on policing in Darlington is key to the PCC's Office.

Those conversations matter. They help inform how the Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen holds Durham Constabulary to account and ensures the service reflects the needs and priorities of local communities.

We’ve taken away valuable insight and feedback that will support ongoing work to improve trust, confidence and community safety. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us.

Volunteers are the quiet force behind safer, stronger and more resilient communities. From supporting victims of crime t...
02/06/2026

Volunteers are the quiet force behind safer, stronger and more resilient communities. From supporting victims of crime to stepping up through the Neighbourhood Watch Network, they play a key role in preventing crime and building confidence locally.

Across Durham and Darlington, many also give their time through the PCC’s office as Independent Anti Social Behaviour Case Review Chairs, Scrutiny Panel Members and Community Peer Mentors - helping improve services, support residents and drive down crime.

That’s why Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is marking Volunteers’ Week by shining a spotlight on their impact.

Neighbourhood Watch volunteers are at the heart of this work - strengthening links with policing, sharing information and helping deter crime in their own communities.

This week is also a call to action. There are real opportunities to step forward, make a difference and help keep communities safe.

Find out more about volunteering opportunities: https://www.durham-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/volunteers

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