POLICE DETAILS
Durham Constabulary - Crook (Weardale) Neighbourhood

Durham Constabulary Information

Metropolitan Police Service

Durham Constabulary polices the area of County Durham and Darlington Borough, which together occupy an area of 2,232 sq. km. The area is predominantly rural, with more than half of its residents living in settlements of less than 10,000 people. There are 12 main towns and over 260 small towns and villages, many of which are former colliery villages. The population of the constabulary area is estimated to be 604,900 (ONS mid year estimate 2007), of which 1.2% are from ethnic minority groups

Crook (Weardale) Neighbourhood

Durham Constabulary has not provided any neighbourhood information at this time.

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Neighbourhood Map - Crook (Weardale)

Senior Officer Details

Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)
Ciaron Irvine (Deputy Chief Constable)
Jon McAdam (Assistant Chief Constable)
Rachel Bacon (Chief Constable)
Richie Allen (Assistant Chief Constable)

Neighbourhood Officer Details

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Andy Reeves (Inspector)

NPT Inspector for Crook, Barnard Castle and the Dales. Previously NPT Inspector for Bishop Auckland. Police search advisor dealing with CT, Missing people, crime scenes. I have over 22 years policing experience and previously worked as a detention officer in custody and a former Royal Navy engineer working on nuclear submarines. I am committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and working with partners, local councillors and residents. I play a significant role in delivering the Force rural crime strategy.

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Charlotte Whitby (PCSO)

I have started my policing journey at age 14 as a Police Cadet. I then started working for Durham Police at age 16 as an apprentice youth worker delivering projects like Mini Police. I have been a PCSO at Crook for almost 4 years and have recently moved to Weardale NPT. I am also a qualified drone pilot for the force.

Chris Walton (Community Safety Responder)
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Gail Graham (Police Constable)

I have been a Police Constable for Durham Constabulary over 21 years within the response command, I have worked both North and South of the County and have had specialist roles around Safeguarding. I am currently situated within the Crook and Weardale Policing Team, my beat areas include Hunwick, Oakenshaw, Sunnybrow and Willington.

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Grant Cockerill (Sergeant)

I have worked for Durham Police for over 20 years, having various roles from Response Policing, CID as a Detective and Detective Sergeant in the County Durham and Darlington area, before in 2019 moving the Crook and Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team as the area Sergeant. I love the role due to the various challenges within the towns and villages, from reducing volume and rural crime, reducing ASB in town centres and problem-solving with our partner agencies around community issues.

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Josh Elliott (Police Constable)

I am the local officer for Weardale, Covering Wolsingham, Frosterly, Stanhope and the surrounding rural areas. I have been part of the Crook & Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team since 2023 and have worked in Crook since 2021 as part of the response team.

Thomas Lowther (Community Safety Responder)
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Andy Reeves (Inspector)

NPT Inspector for Crook, Barnard Castle and the Dales. Previously NPT Inspector for Bishop Auckland. Police search advisor dealing with CT, Missing people, crime scenes. I have over 22 years policing experience and previously worked as a detention officer in custody and a former Royal Navy engineer working on nuclear submarines. I am committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and working with partners, local councillors and residents. I play a significant role in delivering the Force rural crime strategy.

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Charlotte Whitby (PCSO)

I have started my policing journey at age 14 as a Police Cadet. I then started working for Durham Police at age 16 as an apprentice youth worker delivering projects like Mini Police. I have been a PCSO at Crook for almost 4 years and have recently moved to Weardale NPT. I am also a qualified drone pilot for the force.

Chris Walton (Community Safety Responder)
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Gail Graham (Police Constable)

I have been a Police Constable for Durham Constabulary over 21 years within the response command, I have worked both North and South of the County and have had specialist roles around Safeguarding. I am currently situated within the Weardale Policing Team, my beat areas are Stanhope, Wolsingham, Frosterly and the Weardale area.

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Grant Cockerill (Sergeant)

I have worked for Durham Police for over 20 years, having various roles from Response Policing, CID as a Detective and Detective Sergeant in the County Durham and Darlington area, before in 2019 moving the Crook and Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team as the area Sergeant. I love the role due to the various challenges within the towns and villages, from reducing volume and rural crime, reducing ASB in town centres and problem-solving with our partner agencies around community issues.

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Josh Elliott (Police Constable)

I am the local officer for Weardale, Covering Wolsingham, Frosterly, Stanhope and the surrounding rural areas. I have been part of the Crook & Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team since 2023 and have worked in Crook since 2021 as part of the response team.

Thomas Lowther (Community Safety Responder)
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Andy Reeves (Inspector)

NPT Inspector for Crook, Barnard Castle and the Dales. Previously NPT Inspector for Bishop Auckland. Police search advisor dealing with CT, Missing people, crime scenes. I have over 22 years policing experience and previously worked as a detention officer in custody and a former Royal Navy engineer working on nuclear submarines. I am committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and working with partners, local councillors and residents. I play a significant role in delivering the Force rural crime strategy.

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Charlotte Whitby (PCSO)

I have started my policing journey at age 14 as a Police Cadet. I then started working for Durham Police at age 16 as an apprentice youth worker delivering projects like Mini Police. I have been a PCSO at Crook for almost 4 years and have recently moved to Weardale NPT. I am also a qualified drone pilot for the force.

Chris Walton (Community Safety Responder)
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Gail Graham (Police Constable)

I have been a Police Constable for Durham Constabulary over 21 years within the response command, I have worked both North and South of the County and have had specialist roles around Safeguarding. I am currently situated within the Weardale Policing Team, my beat areas are Stanhope, Wolsingham, Frosterly and the Weardale area.

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Grant Cockerill (Sergeant)

I have worked for Durham Police for over 20 years, having various roles from Response Policing, CID as a Detective and Detective Sergeant in the County Durham and Darlington area, before in 2019 moving the Crook and Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team as the area Sergeant. I love the role due to the various challenges within the towns and villages, from reducing volume and rural crime, reducing ASB in town centres and problem-solving with our partner agencies around community issues.

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Josh Elliott (Police Constable)

I am the local officer for Weardale, Covering Wolsingham, Frosterly, Stanhope and the surrounding rural areas. I have been part of the Crook & Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team since 2023 and have worked in Crook since 2021 as part of the response team.

Thomas Lowther (Community Safety Responder)
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Andy Reeves (Inspector)

NPT Inspector for Crook, Barnard Castle and the Dales. Previously NPT Inspector for Bishop Auckland. Police search advisor dealing with CT, Missing people, crime scenes. I have over 22 years policing experience and previously worked as a detention officer in custody and a former Royal Navy engineer working on nuclear submarines. I am committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and working with partners, local councillors and residents. I play a significant role in delivering the Force rural crime strategy.

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Charlotte Whitby (PCSO)

I have started my policing journey at age 14 as a Police Cadet. I then started working for Durham Police at age 16 as an apprentice youth worker delivering projects like Mini Police. I have been a PCSO at Crook for almost 4 years and have recently moved to Weardale NPT. I am also a qualified drone pilot for the force.

Chris Walton (Community Safety Responder)
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Dom Blakelock (Police Constable)

I am one of two police officers covering the Willington area. I have worked for Durham Constabulary for five years serving in various roles, including a police community support officer covering the Willington area and, more recently, a response officer working across various areas in south Durham.

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Gail Graham (Police Constable)

I have been a Police Constable for Durham Constabulary over 21 years within the response command, I have worked both North and South of the County and have had specialist roles around Safeguarding. I am currently situated within the Weardale Policing Team, my beat areas are Stanhope, Wolsingham, Frosterly and the Weardale area.

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Grant Cockerill (Sergeant)

I have worked for Durham Police for over 20 years, having various roles from Response Policing, CID as a Detective and Detective Sergeant in the County Durham and Darlington area, before in 2019 moving the Crook and Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team as the area Sergeant. I love the role due to the various challenges within the towns and villages, from reducing volume and rural crime, reducing ASB in town centres and problem-solving with our partner agencies around community issues.

Thomas Lowther (Community Safety Responder)
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Andy Reeves (Inspector)

NPT Inspector for Crook, Barnard Castle and the Dales. Previously NPT Inspector for Bishop Auckland. Police search advisor dealing with CT, Missing people, crime scenes. I have over 22 years policing experience and previously worked as a detention officer in custody and a former Royal Navy engineer working on nuclear submarines. I am committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and working with partners, local councillors and residents. I play a significant role in delivering the Force rural crime strategy.

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Charlotte Whitby (PCSO)

I have started my policing journey at age 14 as a Police Cadet. I then started working for Durham Police at age 16 as an apprentice youth worker delivering projects like Mini Police. I have been a PCSO at Crook for almost 4 years and have recently moved to Weardale NPT. I am also a qualified drone pilot for the force.

Chris Walton (Community Safety Responder)
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Dom Blakelock (Police Constable)

I am one of two police officers covering the Willington area. I have worked for Durham Constabulary for five years serving in various roles, including a police community support officer covering the Willington area and, more recently, a response officer working across various areas in south Durham.

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Gail Graham (Police Constable)

I have been a Police Constable for Durham Constabulary over 21 years within the response command, I have worked both North and South of the County and have had specialist roles around Safeguarding. I am currently situated within the Weardale Policing Team, my beat areas are Stanhope, Wolsingham, Frosterly and the Weardale area.

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Grant Cockerill (Sergeant)

I have worked for Durham Police for over 20 years, having various roles from Response Policing, CID as a Detective and Detective Sergeant in the County Durham and Darlington area, before in 2019 moving the Crook and Weardale Neighbourhood Policing Team as the area Sergeant. I love the role due to the various challenges within the towns and villages, from reducing volume and rural crime, reducing ASB in town centres and problem-solving with our partner agencies around community issues.

Thomas Lowther (Community Safety Responder)

Priorities

4 Oct 2025

Rural Crime - Burglary, theft, criminal damage

Response (15 Feb 2026)

Recent seizure of stolen property, regional operations carried out with neighbouring forces to arrest known suspects and search for stolen agricultural vehicles, Quad bikes and plant resulting in arrests and convictions. Ongoing intelligence led proactive operations under Rural I.

2 Jul 2025

Poaching impacting on rural communities and businesses.

Response (1 Feb 2026)

Persons suspected to be involved in poaching have been issued with warning and place on a regional database.

2 Jul 2025

Various crimes involving birds or pray, fishing and other protected species in the Weardale area

Response (1 Feb 2026)

Linking in with the force Wildlife officers and specialist units across the UK

4 Oct 2026

Rural Crime - Burglary, theft, criminal damage

Response (4 Oct 2026)

Recent seizure of stolen property, regional operations carried out with neighbouring forces to arrest known suspects and search for stolen agricultural vehicles, Quad bikes and plant resulting in arrests and convictions. Ongoing intelligence led proactive operations under Rural I.

2 Jul 2026

Poaching impacting on rural communities and businesses.

Response (2 Jul 2026)

Persons suspected to be involved in poaching have been issued with warning and place on a regional database.

5 Mar 2026

Various crimes involving birds or pray, fishing and other protected species in the Weardale area

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Linking in with the force Wildlife officers and specialist units across the UK

4 Oct 2026

Rural Crime - Burglary, theft, criminal damage

Response (4 Oct 2026)

Recent seizure of stolen property, regional operations carried out with neighbouring forces to arrest known suspects and search for stolen agricultural vehicles, Quad bikes and plant resulting in arrests and convictions. Ongoing intelligence led proactive operations under Rural I.

2 Jul 2026

Poaching impacting on rural communities and businesses.

Response (2 Jul 2026)

Persons suspected to be involved in poaching have been issued with warning and place on a regional database.

5 Mar 2026

Various crimes involving birds or pray, fishing and other protected species in the Weardale area

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Linking in with the force Wildlife officers and specialist units across the UK

4 Oct 2026

Rural Crime - Burglary, theft, criminal damage

Response (4 Oct 2026)

Recent seizure of stolen property, regional operations carried out with neighbouring forces to arrest known suspects and search for stolen agricultural vehicles, Quad bikes and plant resulting in arrests and convictions. Ongoing intelligence led proactive operations under Rural I.

2 Jul 2026

Poaching impacting on rural communities and businesses.

Response (2 Jul 2026)

Persons suspected to be involved in poaching have been issued with warning and place on a regional database.

5 Mar 2026

Various crimes involving birds or pray, fishing and other protected species in the Weardale area

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Linking in with the force Wildlife officers and specialist units across the UK

4 Oct 2026

Rural Crime - Burglary, theft, criminal damage

Response (4 Oct 2026)

Recent seizure of stolen property, regional operations carried out with neighbouring forces to arrest known suspects and search for stolen agricultural vehicles, Quad bikes and plant resulting in arrests and convictions. Ongoing intelligence led proactive operations under Rural I.

2 Jul 2026

Poaching impacting on rural communities and businesses.

Response (2 Jul 2026)

Persons suspected to be involved in poaching have been issued with warning and place on a regional database.

5 Mar 2026

Various crimes involving birds or pray, fishing and other protected species in the Weardale area

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Linking in with the force Wildlife officers and specialist units across the UK

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