Seaham and Easington Police

10/03/2026

Are you a local business owner?

Do you work closely with your local community?

You see your customers and clients every day; you’ll know your regular’s morning coffee order, their usual haircut, or their favourite nail art.

You build up close, trusted relationships with them, and are often the first to notice if something feels a bit off with them.

That’s why we’re launching our Community Guardians scheme – a new project designed to empower those who work in customer-facing roles to spot the signs of domestic abuse.

The scheme will offer free, online training to enable people to help them spot the signs of abuse, and how to support someone who may be experiencing it.

💬 Detective Chief Inspector Andy Crowe, from Durham Constabulary, said: “Talking about domestic abuse and vulnerability, and encouraging survivors to open up can be really difficult, but through this campaign we aim to create a safe and positive environment where people can have these conversations with confidence.

“Customer-facing roles such as beauticians, gyms, community organisations and hairdressers often build up very close relationships with their clients, so are well placed to spot any changes in behaviour or unusual injuries.

“Through the Community Guardians project, we want to empower these people with the knowledge, skills, and support that will allow them to help keep others safe in their local community.”

The scheme is open to all businesses and isn’t gender specific.

To register your interest in becoming a Community Guardian, click here 👉 https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/be0c2b48-6709-432e-b786-c6d4cca5183b

If you are suffering domestic abuse, please know you are not alone – there are people who can and will help you.

Call 101, or 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Reports can also be made online at www.police.uk/ro/report/domestic-abuse/a1/report-domestic-abuse/

If you don’t want to speak to the police, there are other helplines available:

📌 The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247.

📌 The local service, Harbour, is also available 24 hours a day on 03000 20 25 25.

The above services support both men and women.

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

A PACT meeting is to be held tomorrow, Wednesday 11th March at 10am - 11am at Seaham Library for residents of Seaham Town, Parkside and Dawdon. This is your opportunity to discuss issues in your area with local officers

02/03/2026

Cuppa with a Copper will take place on Tuesday 3rd March between 10 am and 11 am. Officers from Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available at East Durham Garden Centre, South Hetton Road.

We look forward to seeing you there.

01/03/2026

Please see below our upcoming mechanics project 🔧

For further details or to express an interest, please see the email at the bottom of the poster or directly message the page.

Dates are to be confirmed🚗

01/03/2026

📢 Have your say at our local PACT meeting 📢

Are you a resident of Deneside, Westlea and Eastlea? 🏡

This is your chance to pop along and have a chat with your local Beat officers about any concerns or issues in your area. This is a great opportunity to raise local matters and work together to keep our community safe👮

📍Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
🗓 Thursday 5th March from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

🚨 FREE home safety equipment available including window alarms, door alarms and more!

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋

25/02/2026

Easington Colliery Library- Thursday 26th February

We are holding a drop in session at Easington Colliery Library on Thursday 26th February between 2pm and 3pm. Officers from the local Neighbourhood Team will be available to chat to you so why not pop along.
We look forward to seeing you there.

22/02/2026

👮‍♂️ Good News from Easington NPT 👮‍♀️

On Tuesday, officers from Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) attended a report from a concerned member of the public who had found an elderly gentleman who appeared confused and was unable to recall his home address.

The kind-hearted member of the public stayed with the gentleman and contacted police to ensure he could get home safely.

Officers attended promptly, carried out the necessary checks, and were able to return the gentleman home safely to his family.

Following this, PCSO's from Easington NPT revisited the gentleman and provided him with a dementia wristband. This wristband can be scanned to quickly access important details, meaning that if he ever finds himself in a similar situation again, help can be provided even more swiftly. Holding a mobile phone close to the band will result in personal information being displayed including the individuals name and emergency contact number.

There is also a QR code attached to the band which directs people to information about the Herbert protocol on the force’s website.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the member of the public who took the time to stop, care, and contact us. Your actions made all the difference. 💙

This is a great example of our community looking out for one another. If you ever have concerns for someone’s welfare, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Please make contact if you think your loved one would benefit from one of our wristbands.

Email: herbert.protocol@durham.police.uk

21/02/2026

🚨Dispersal Order Extended – Ongoing Action to Tackle ASB🚨

The dispersal order that was put in place yesterday in the Church Street Harbour area of Seaham has now been extended until Sunday 22nd February 2026.

Officers will continue to maintain a strong presence in the local area to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and ensure our community feels safe. We are asking parents and guardians to play their part — please know where your children are and what they are doing.

A boy was arrested yesterday in connection with the ongoing issues. We want to be clear: police will not stand for abusive or criminal behaviour from children. This is not a case of “let kids be kids” — this is criminal behaviour and it will not be tolerated.

We are also reminding the public that e-bikes and pedal cycles are not permitted inside local shops, including Byron Place Shopping Centre. Action will be taken where necessary.

In addition, officers will be utilising drone capabilities to support patrols and identify those involved in criminal or anti-social behaviour, and there will be an increased Police presence in the area.

We will continue to take robust action to protect our community. Thank you to everyone who continues to support us.

If you witness ASB or have information, please report it to us via the appropriate channels.

20/02/2026

Dispersal Order in Place – Seaham Town Centre & Harbour

Due to ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area, a Section 34 Dispersal Order is now in effect across Seaham Town Centre and Harbour. This was authorised at 2000 hrs and will run until Saturday 21/02/2026.

Anyone entering this area with the intention to commit ASB, or engaging in ASB, may be given a direction to leave.

Failure to comply could result in arrest or a fine.

This action has been taken to protect local residents and businesses, some of which have been targeted with damage to property and nuisance behaviour. There will be an increased police presence during these times.

Parents – please be aware of where your children are and what they’re doing. Let’s work together to keep Seaham safe and respectful for everyone.

13/02/2026

DALTON-LE-DALE PACT MEETING - Thursday 19th February.

Dalton-Le-Dale PACT Meeting will take place on Thursday 19th February at The Parish Hall, Dalton-Le-Dale between 6pm-7pm

Officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available to speak with you about any issues affecting the local community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

13/02/2026

MURTON PACT MEETING - Wednesday 18th February.

Murton PACT Meeting will take place on Wednesday 18th February. at The Glebe Centre, Murton between 6pm-7pm

Officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available to speak with you about any issues affecting the local community.

We look forward to seeing you there.