Bishop Auckland Police

Bishop Auckland Police This page aims to give an insight into local Policing matters within the Bishop Auckland area. Please note this page is not monitored 24/7.

Whilst predominantly managed by the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and Media Team, it covers the activities of many departments, such as Response, and CID. Welcome to the official page for the Bishop Auckland Neighbourhood Policing Team. Please report any incidents or crimes on 101 or in an emergency on 999.

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07/09/2026

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🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨On Tuesday, PCSO's Graham and Stephenson stopped a known shoplifter and returned the good...
06/09/2026

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨

On Tuesday, PCSO's Graham and Stephenson stopped a known shoplifter and returned the goods to the store.

On Wednesday, PCSO Graham and PCSO Miller carried out Foot Patrol of St Helens and West Auckland. It was great seeing everyone.

On Thursday, PC Laycock assisted Major Crime with an arrest.

On Friday, PC Sewell and PC Laycock have assisted Spennymoor NPT in arresting a prolific offender who was outstanding for various shoplifting and burglary offences.

On Saturday, PCSO's were alerted to a shop theft that had occurred at M&S via the shop watch group. PCSO Atkinson and PCSO Miller swiftly intercepted the male and retrieved the stolen goods. The male was reported for the offence of shop theft by PC Jones and will appear at court in the coming months.

On Sunday, PCSO Stephenson and PCSO Miller have conducted foot patrol around Witton Park.

Upcoming PACTS -

09/09/2026 Woodhouse and Etherley Dene @ Bishop Auckland College at 1730.

09/09/2026 Hamsterley @ Hamsterley Village Hall at 1800.

10/09/2026 Toft Hill @ Toft Hill and Etherley Community Centre at 1800.

05/09/2026

🚨PACT Update🚨

PACT Meeting - Bishop Auckland College - Woodhouse Estate, Etherley Dene.
09/09/2026

The PACT meeting that will be held at the college on the 9th of September will still be going ahead. The college has made us aware that they will be closing at 1800 rather than 2100.

Due to this the start time for the PACT will be 1730 rather than 1800. This will still give residents time to speak about any issues.

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨🚓 On Wednesday, PCSO Foggin and PCSO Baker-Wood join Cornerstone to conduct a targeted st...
30/08/2026

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨

🚓 On Wednesday, PCSO Foggin and PCSO Baker-Wood join Cornerstone to conduct a targeted street sweep of Bishop Town after receiving numerous reports of vulnerable individuals around Bishop Town.

🚔 On Wednesday, whilst on foot patrols around Bishop Town PCSO Foggin and PCSO Baker-Wood retrieved numerous designer fragrances discarded by shoplifters, investigations ongoing.

🚓 On Wednesday, PC Jones interviewed a male as part of an ongoing harassment case.

🚔On Wednesday, PC Miller conducted foot patrol around West Auckland.

🚓 On Wednesday, PCSO Graham has issued an Acceptable Behaviour Contract to a youth who has been causing issues in the local area.

🚔 On Thursday, PCSOs Graham and Miller have attended a community event at Selby Close Community Centre, it was lovely to see everyone.

🚓 On Thursday, PC Jones has intercepted a child who was missing from home, he was returned safely to his home address.

🚔On Friday, PCSO Strophair and PCSO Baker-Wood helped locate a vulnerable individual, they were returned safely to their home address.

🚔On Saturday, whilst on foot patrols in Bishop Town PCSO Foggin and PCSO Strophair encountered an altercation between two females, both individuals were separated, investigations are ongoing.

🚔On Sunday, Bishop NPT assisted CID with enquiries with an ongoing major incident in the Gainford Area.

🚔The team have received a number of kind donations of baked goods this week from businesses and members of the public and flowers were also dropped off at the station earlier in the week – we would like to extend our thanks and gratitude for such kindness.

📆Officers will be in the following locations this week:

📩 Cockton Hill, Henknowle and South Church PACT Meeting: Wednesday 2nd September 2026. 6.30pm. The Manor, Cornwall Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6UR

📩 Dene Valley PACT Meeting: Thursday 3rd September 2026. 5.00pm. One Stop Shop, Eldon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8TD

For further updates about your specific area, please sign up to Keep In The Know via: Home Page - Keep In The Know

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨🚓 On Tuesday PCSO Graham and Stephenson attended Selby Close Beach Day. It was great seei...
23/08/2026

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨

🚓 On Tuesday PCSO Graham and Stephenson attended Selby Close Beach Day. It was great seeing everyone and seeing the community really come together

🚔 On Tuesday, A/Sgt Jones and PCSO Stephenson have attended a multi-agency walkabout with the Fire Service, Durham County Council, and local County Counsellor's to tackle Arson's in the local area. This is a great way to share ideas and try and prevent further incidents

🚓 On Wednesday, PC Burton interviewed a young person in relation to public order offences and allegations of assault. The investigation is being progressed

🚔On Thursday, PCSO Strophair conducted targeted ASB hotspot patrols around Bishop Auckland, engaging with local residents and retailers

🚓 On Thursday, A/Sgt Sewell arrested a male for fail to appear at court the previous day

🚔 On Friday, Officers from Bishop NPT assisted Police Scotland in relation to a number of warrants, relating to cross border crimes

🚓 On Friday, PCSO Graham and PCSO Atkinson stopped a known shoplifter and returned the stolen goods to the store

🚔 Over the weekend, A/Sgt Jones and PC Dundas have interviewed 3 youths in relation to an ongoing Arson investigation. Enquiries are still ongoing

🚓 On Sunday, PCSO's have seized an off-road bike. The driver was stopped and has been reported for driving offences

🚔 Also on Sunday, A/Sgt Jones has arrested a female who was outstanding for a burglary and several shoplifting offences

📆Officers will be in the following locations this week:

📩 West Auckland PACT meeting 18:00hrs on Wednesday 26th August at Monteith Parish Community Hall

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨🚓 On Monday, PCSO Baker-Wood issued a traffic 183 warning for anti-social use of a vehicl...
16/08/2026

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨

🚓 On Monday, PCSO Baker-Wood issued a traffic 183 warning for anti-social use of a vehicle.

🚔 PCSO Strophair and PCSO Baker-Wood attended the AYCC Connecting Communities Event, engaging with a variety of agencies and members of the public.

🚓 Shopwatch and Pubwatch meetings have taken place this week where participating retailers and public houses have been provided information regarding recent incidents and updates.

🚔On Wednesday PCSO Graham and PCSO Miller visited Hamsterley Social Club, thank you for having us.

🚓 On Saturday, PCSO Foggin and PCSO Strophair attended Bishop Auckland Family Festival, it was great to see so many people enjoying the event!

🚔 On Saturday, the team assisted in a search for a missing child, thankfully the child was located safe and well.

📆Officers will be in the following locations this week:

📩 Monday 17th August - PCSO Graham will be holding a drop-in session at Starbucks, St. Helen Auckland from 2pm until 3pm.

📩 Wednesday 19th August – Bishop Auckland Town & Toronto PACT Meeting at Morrisons Café at 6pm.

📩 Thursday 20th August – Coundon and Leeholme PACT Meeting at Leeholme Community Centre at 6.30pm

or further updates about your specific area, please sign up to Keep In The Know via: https://www.keepintheknow.co.uk/

❌⚠️ BIKES ⚠️❌We are sharing the below post from our neighbouring force, Cleveland Police around e-scooters, electric bik...
13/08/2026

❌⚠️ BIKES ⚠️❌

We are sharing the below post from our neighbouring force, Cleveland Police around e-scooters, electric bikes etc.

If you have bought your child one, then it is to be used wisely. NOT on the road, NOT on the pavement and NOT causing a nuisance.

We hear you:
'the bairns just having fun'.

But what isn't fun is when they are knocked off the bike and either seriously injured or killed.

We also hear you:
'won't happen to my bairn'. Don't be so confident.

Be a responsible parent and have control. No parent should have to bury their child.

Think twice.

📢DO YOU KNOW WHERE DAVID WILSON IS? 📢Bishop Auckland Police need to speak with him. 📧Email us: BishopaucklandNPT@durham....
08/08/2026

📢DO YOU KNOW WHERE DAVID WILSON IS? 📢

Bishop Auckland Police need to speak with him.

📧Email us: [email protected]

🔎 WANTED: Have you seen Billy Sumpton?We want to speak with him in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alle...
07/08/2026

🔎 WANTED: Have you seen Billy Sumpton?

We want to speak with him in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault and criminal damage.

The 31-year-old has recent links to the Shildon, Barnard Castle and Bishop Auckland areas.

📲If you have any information regarding Billy’s whereabouts, please don't comment below, call us on 101, alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨🚔 This week a number of shoplifters have been charged with offences and reported to atten...
02/08/2026

🚨 Bishop Auckland Weekly Buzz 🚨

🚔 This week a number of shoplifters have been charged with offences and reported to attend court in the coming weeks.

🚓 On Wednesday, PCSO's Graham, Atkinson and Miller have intercepted youths causing a nuisance at Tindale Retail Park and the Football Grounds. Two youths were detained and taken home to their parents’ address. ASB referral forms have been submitted and shared with our Durham County Council ASB team.

🚔 On Thursday, PCSO Atkinson and PCSO Miller came across a 13-year-old male who was driving antisocially in West Auckland and had subsequently fallen off his off-road bike. An ambulance was swiftly contacted and ensured the youth was fit and well. This incident could have very easily resulted in lasting injuries or worse. We strongly urge parents to not allow your child to ride on off-road bikes as they are putting themselves, other road users and pedestrians at danger.

🚓 On Friday, PC Jones, PCSO Atkinson and PCSO Miller have attended a multi-agency meeting at Bishop Auckland Fire Station to discuss various issues.

🚔 PCSO Foggin supported the recovery of two vehicles that had been in involved in a collision on the A688 all passengers and drivers got out safely.

🚓On Friday, PCSO’s Baker-Wood and Foggin located a female who had carried out a shoplifting offence within the hour of the report, she was arrested and dealt with.

🚔PCSO’s have recovered 3 stolen vehicles in the Bishop Auckland area this week in various locations.

🚓On Friday, PCSO’s Foggin and Baker-Wood seized a quantity of alcohol from a group of youths who were underage.

📆Officers will be in the following locations this week:

📩 Monday 3rd August - PCSO Graham will be holding a drop-in session at Starbucks, St. Helen Auckland between 14:00-15:00hrs. Everyone is welcome.

📩 Wednesday 5th August – Cockton Hill, South Church and Henknowle PACT Meeting at The Manor, Yorkshire Place at 18:30hrs.

📩 Thursday 6th August – Dene Valley PACT Meeting at Dene Valley One Stop Shop, High Street at 17:00hrs.

For further updates about your specific area, please sign up to Keep In The Know via: https://www.keepintheknow.co.uk/

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