Seaham and Easington Police

29/10/2026

Do you recognise these people?

We’d like to speak to them as they may have information that could help an investigation after a gravestone was damaged at Seaham Cemetery on Sunday, October 18.

They are thought to have arrived at the cemetery in a white car.

We appreciate the image quality isn’t the best, but hope that somebody may recognise them.

If you have any information that could assist the investigation or any dashcam footage of the car, please email PC Fincham at [email protected] or call 101, extension number 209774, quoting crime reference number CRI00714455.

28/10/2026

🚨 Closure Order Granted in Seaham 🚨

Today, Seaham Neighbourhood Policing Team welcomes the granting of a 3-month Closure Order on a property in Marlborough, Seaham that has been the source of persistent anti-social behaviour and concern for local residents.

The address had become a hive of anti-social behaviour and a blight on the community, generating repeated complaints and impacting the quality of life of those living nearby. Residents should be able to enjoy their homes and neighbourhood without having to put up with the disruption and distress associated with this property.

🚫 A Closure Order means that the property must be closed and secured, with access prohibited to anyone other than those authorised by the court. Anyone who enters, or remains in, the property without permission during the period of the order commits a criminal offence and may be arrested

🤝 Working alongside our partner agencies, and with the support of information provided by local residents, we gathered the evidence necessary to secure this Closure Order. The order, granted by the court today, will remain in place for three months and is intended to provide immediate relief to those affected by the ongoing issues.

This result is a positive outcome for the community and demonstrates what can be achieved when residents, partner agencies and police work together.

We would also like to thank local residents for their patience while this order was being sought. We understand the impact that ongoing anti-social behaviour can have on a community, and we appreciate those who continued to report incidents, provide information and support our enquiries throughout the process. Your perseverance has been vital in helping us achieve this outcome.

🏡 Today isn't just about closing a property; it's about helping residents reclaim their neighbourhood and restoring some much-needed peace and quiet.

Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this result.

27/10/2026

Stay safe this winter 👀✨👓

👀Be Bright, Be Seen.

As the darker nights draw in, Durham Constabulary is encouraging young people to stand out and be visible when out and about.

The annual Be Bright Be Seen campaign will see officers distribute reflective key fobs to primary school children and carrying out school talks to remind our youngsters of the importance of being seen especially on the way to and from school.

Top tips include:
🔆Wearing bright clothing
🔆Attaching a reflective item to your school bag or coat
🔆Taking extra care when crossing the road to make sure the coast is clear
🔆Have appropriate lights attached to your bike or scooter – and don’t forget your helmet!

The reflective fobs have been funded by Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, Joy Allen, and will be initially distributed to one school in County Durham and one in Darlington.

The fobs are designed to be attached to dark school uniforms, coats, and bags, making children more visible during their journeys to and from school.

Motorists are also being encouraged to do their bit by making sure their vehicle lights are in full working order and that their eyesight is up to the mark.

This will be tested as the campaign runs alongside the force’s Operation Insight, with officers carrying out random checks on drivers’ eyesight against the legal 20m rule, just as you did in your driving test.

Any driver that fails the test will automatically have their driving licence revoked under Cassie’s Law. It is your responsibility to make sure your eyesight it up to a suitable standard.

27/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal earlier this morning to find Joseph.

We are happy to say he has been found safe and well.

25/10/2026

🚔 Seaham NPT Weekly Update 🚔

Here's a weekly roundup of some of the work carried out by your Seaham Neighbourhood Policing Team this week:

✅ A stolen vehicle has been recovered in Seaham.

✅ A male has been arrested and recalled to prison.

✅ A female has been arrested in connection with six shoplifting offences and has since been charged and bailed.

✅ One male has been reported and summonsed to court for two shoplifting offences, while another male has been reported and summonsed for a separate shoplifting offence.

✅ A male has been found guilty at court of drug driving and driving whilst disqualified. He received an 18-week suspended prison sentence (suspended for 18 months), was disqualified from driving for 48 months, and ordered to pay £454 in costs.

✅ Officers have carried out a number of stop searches following community intelligence relating to drug activity. If you have any information about drug-related issues in your area, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously or speak with your local beat officers.

✅ A male who breached the conditions of his Community Protection Notice (CPN) has been referred to Durham County Council for the issue of a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN).

✅ A FPN has also been issued to a female for failing to comply with the conditions of her CPN. Failure to pay the notice within 28 days may result in court proceedings.

Thank you for your continued support. If you have concerns in your community or information about crime and anti-social behaviour, please get in touch with your local neighbourhood team, contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously.

24/10/2026

Following information received from members of the public, officers from Seaham NPT attended at a property on Church Street, Seaham, last week and uncovered a cannabis cultivation.

A total of 71 cannabis plants were seized and have since been destroyed.

The property's electricity supply had been illegally bypassed, creating a serious fire risk to the occupants, businesses and neighbouring properties. NEDL attended the address and made the scene safe.

Some signs that a property may be being used to grow cannabis include:
✅ A property appearing vacant or rarely occupied
✅ Unusual visitors or vehicles attending at all hours
✅ Deliveries of lighting equipment, fertiliser, piping or building materials
✅ Constant noise from extractor fans
✅ Strong, unusual smells that come and go
✅ Internal building work or modifications taking place

If you have concerns about suspected drug activity in your area, please report it to police via 101 or online. Information can also be passed anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Thank you to everyone who continues to report concerns and help us keep our communities safe. Your information makes a real difference.

22/10/2026

This evening, we held our Haswell PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting at the Haswell and Haswell Plough Community Centre.

We were also pleased to be joined by PC Applegarth from our Response Team, supporting our ongoing commitment to working closely with the communities we serve.

PACT meetings provide a valuable opportunity for residents to speak directly with their local policing team, raise concerns, highlight issues affecting their neighbourhood and work together to find positive, practical solutions.

Community engagement is at the heart of neighbourhood policing. By listening to local people, understanding what matters most to them and working together, we can help make our communities safer and stronger.

21/10/2026

Haswell PACT Meeting - 22nd October 2026

We will be holding the above meeting at Haswell and Haswell Plough Community Centre between 5pm and 6pm on 22nd October.

We look forward to seeing you there.

21/10/2026

Pop along and meet our Safer Places team and partners in Seaham this Wednesday (21 October).

We'll be at Seaham Library, St John's Square, SR7 7JE, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, alongside colleagues from the police, fire service, neighbourhood wardens, anti-social behaviour team, safer communities team and private sector housing.

Whether you have a question, concern or just want to find out more about the support available in your area, we'd love to chat.

✅ No booking needed – just drop in and say hello!

14/10/2026

SEATON PACT MEETING - THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER

Seaton PACT will take place at Seaton Community Centre on Thursday 15th October between 6pm and 7pm.

This is your opportunity to meet local Officers and discuss any issues you may have in the community.

We look forward to seeing you there.