POLICE DETAILS
Durham Constabulary - Durham (High Pittington-West Rainton) Neighbourhood

Durham Constabulary Information

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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

Durham (High Pittington-West Rainton) Neighbourhood

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

Police Force Map - Durham Constabulary

Neighbourhood Map - Durham (High Pittington-West Rainton)

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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Aimee Brown (Sergeant)

I have been in Durham Constabulary for several years working in various positions such as, alcohol licensing, response Policing, neighbourhood policing, and now in a new role as the Sergeant at Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.
I hope to connect with the community and make the area safer.

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Dave Clarke (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with around 29 year's service, all with Durham Constabulary.
I came to the Durham City Neighbourhood role over three years ago, following a period as Force Incident Manager and Tactical Firearms Commander. in the Force Control Room.
I spent many years in Stanley as a Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant, where I listened to community concerns and worked in partnership with other organisations to reduce crime and antisocial behavior.
I am committed to Durham City and I ensure my teams are proactive, using innovation and problem solving to make Durham a better place to live, work and visit.

If you have any issues you would like to discuss please feel free to contact me.

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Mark Adamson (Acting Police Sergeant)

I’ve proudly served with Durham Constabulary for over seven years.
For the past three years, I’ve been part of the Sherburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, where I work closely with the community to help reduce crime, tackle local issues, and build strong relationships. Before that, I was on the Durham City Response Team, where I gained valuable experience in fast-paced, frontline policing.
I’m also a qualified drone pilot, which allows me to support operations with aerial surveillance and improve our response in a range of situations.

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Neil Turnbull (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with Durham Constabulary with over 16 years’ experience in policing. After spending 8 years as PCSO with Durham I joined as a PC in 2017. Since then, I worked on response in Durham City before moving to Norfolk Constabulary for 3 years, working in Norwich City Centre. I returned to Durham in the spring of 2023, shortly before joining the neighbourhood Policing Team.
I work closely with PCSO Dickinson, covering West Rainton, Carville and Belmont.
As a team we aim to prevent and effectively investigate crime and anti-social behaviour in your area, working alongside partnership agencies to ensure our residents fell safe within their community.

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Ruth Dickinson (Police Community Support Officer)

I have been a Police Community Support Officer with Durham Constabulary for 5 years. I currently cover West Rainton, Belmont and Carville. I am one of the key contacts for the local community to discuss any policing-related concerns. I attend regular PACT meetings as an opportunity to meet local residents and team up with partner agencies to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Aimee Brown (Sergeant)

I have been in Durham Constabulary for several years working in various positions such as, alcohol licensing, response Policing, neighbourhood policing, and now in a new role as the Sergeant at Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.
I hope to connect with the community and make the area safer.

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Dave Clarke (Inspector)

I am a Police Inspector with around 29 year's service, all with Durham Constabulary.
I came to the Durham City Neighbourhood role over three years ago, following a period as Force Incident Manager and Tactical Firearms Commander. in the Force Control Room.
I spent many years in Stanley as a Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant, where I listened to community concerns and worked in partnership with other organisations to reduce crime and antisocial behavior.
I am committed to Durham City and I ensure my teams are proactive, using innovation and problem solving to make Durham a better place to live, work and visit.

If you have any issues you would like to discuss please feel free to contact me.

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Mark Adamson (Acting Police Sergeant)

I’ve proudly served with Durham Constabulary for over seven years.
For the past three years, I’ve been part of the Sherburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, where I work closely with the community to help reduce crime, tackle local issues, and build strong relationships. Before that, I was on the Durham City Response Team, where I gained valuable experience in fast-paced, frontline policing.
I’m also a qualified drone pilot, which allows me to support operations with aerial surveillance and improve our response in a range of situations.

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Neil Turnbull (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with Durham Constabulary with over 16 years’ experience in policing. After spending 8 years as PCSO with Durham I joined as a PC in 2017. Since then, I worked on response in Durham City before moving to Norfolk Constabulary for 3 years, working in Norwich City Centre. I returned to Durham in the spring of 2023, shortly before joining the neighbourhood Policing Team.
I work closely with PCSO Dickinson, covering West Rainton, Carville and Belmont.
As a team we aim to prevent and effectively investigate crime and anti-social behaviour in your area, working alongside partnership agencies to ensure our residents fell safe within their community.

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Ruth Dickinson (Police Community Support Officer)

I have been a Police Community Support Officer with Durham Constabulary for 5 years. I currently cover West Rainton, Belmont and Carville. I am one of the key contacts for the local community to discuss any policing-related concerns. I attend regular PACT meetings as an opportunity to meet local residents and team up with partner agencies to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Aimee Brown (Sergeant)

I have been in Durham Constabulary for several years working in various positions such as, alcohol licensing, response Policing, neighbourhood policing, and now in a new role as the Sergeant at Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.
I am committed to reducing crime and improving public confidence.
I hope to connect with the community and make the area safer for everyone.
My team and I work out of Sherburn Police Station, if you would like to speak to us feel free to pop in or contact us by email.

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Mark Adamson (Police Constable)

I’ve proudly served with Durham Constabulary for over seven years.
For the past three years, I’ve been part of the Sherburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, where I work closely with the community to help reduce crime, tackle local issues, and build strong relationships. Before that, I was on the Durham City Response Team, where I gained valuable experience in fast-paced, frontline policing.
I’m also a qualified drone pilot, which allows me to support operations with aerial surveillance and improve our response in a range of situations.

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Neil Turnbull (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with Durham Constabulary with over 16 years’ experience in policing. After spending 8 years as PCSO with Durham I joined as a PC in 2017. Since then, I worked on response in Durham City before moving to Norfolk Constabulary for 3 years, working in Norwich City Centre. I returned to Durham in the spring of 2023, shortly before joining the neighbourhood Policing Team.
I work closely with PCSO Dickinson, covering West Rainton, Carville and Belmont.
As a team we aim to prevent and effectively investigate crime and anti-social behaviour in your area, working alongside partnership agencies to ensure our residents fell safe within their community.

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Peter Newman (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) Inspector for Durham City and the surrounding villages, including Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Section Office and Sherburn Road Section Office.

I joined Durham Constabulary in 2003 and have worked in various operational roles throughout the organisation, including response, crime team, custody and neighbourhoods.

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Ruth Dickinson (Police Community Support Officer)

I have been a Police Community Support Officer with Durham Constabulary for 5 years. I currently cover West Rainton, Belmont and Carville. I am one of the key contacts for the local community to discuss any policing-related concerns. I attend regular PACT meetings as an opportunity to meet local residents and team up with partner agencies to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Aimee Brown (Sergeant)

I have been in Durham Constabulary for several years working in various positions such as, alcohol licensing, response Policing, neighbourhood policing, and now in a new role as the Sergeant at Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.
I am committed to reducing crime and improving public confidence.
I hope to connect with the community and make the area safer for everyone.
My team and I work out of Sherburn Police Station, if you would like to speak to us feel free to pop in or contact us by email.

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Mark Adamson (Police Constable)

I’ve proudly served with Durham Constabulary for over seven years.
For the past three years, I’ve been part of the Sherburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, where I work closely with the community to help reduce crime, tackle local issues, and build strong relationships. Before that, I was on the Durham City Response Team, where I gained valuable experience in fast-paced, frontline policing.
I’m also a qualified drone pilot, which allows me to support operations with aerial surveillance and improve our response in a range of situations.

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Neil Turnbull (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with Durham Constabulary with over 16 years’ experience in policing. After spending 8 years as PCSO with Durham I joined as a PC in 2017. Since then, I worked on response in Durham City before moving to Norfolk Constabulary for 3 years, working in Norwich City Centre. I returned to Durham in the spring of 2023, shortly before joining the neighbourhood Policing Team.
I work closely with PCSO Dickinson, covering West Rainton, Carville and Belmont.
As a team we aim to prevent and effectively investigate crime and anti-social behaviour in your area, working alongside partnership agencies to ensure our residents fell safe within their community.

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Peter Newman (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) Inspector for Durham City and the surrounding villages, including Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Section Office and Sherburn Road Section Office.

I joined Durham Constabulary in 2003 and have worked in various operational roles throughout the organisation, including response, crime team, custody and neighbourhoods.

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Ruth Dickinson (Police Community Support Officer)

I have been a Police Community Support Officer with Durham Constabulary for 5 years. I currently cover West Rainton, Belmont and Carville. I am one of the key contacts for the local community to discuss any policing-related concerns. I attend regular PACT meetings as an opportunity to meet local residents and team up with partner agencies to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Aimee Brown (Sergeant)

I have been in Durham Constabulary for several years working in various positions such as, alcohol licensing, response Policing, neighbourhood policing, and now in a new role as the Sergeant at Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.
I am committed to reducing crime and improving public confidence.
I hope to connect with the community and make the area safer for everyone.
My team and I work out of Sherburn Police Station, if you would like to speak to us feel free to pop in or contact us by email.

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Mark Adamson (Police Constable)

I’ve proudly served with Durham Constabulary for over seven years.
For the past three years, I’ve been part of the Sherburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, where I work closely with the community to help reduce crime, tackle local issues, and build strong relationships. Before that, I was on the Durham City Response Team, where I gained valuable experience in fast-paced, frontline policing.
I’m also a qualified drone pilot, which allows me to support operations with aerial surveillance and improve our response in a range of situations.

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Neil Turnbull (Police Constable)

I am a Police Constable with Durham Constabulary with over 16 years’ experience in policing. After spending 8 years as PCSO with Durham I joined as a PC in 2017. Since then, I worked on response in Durham City before moving to Norfolk Constabulary for 3 years, working in Norwich City Centre. I returned to Durham in the spring of 2023, shortly before joining the neighbourhood Policing Team.
I work closely with PCSO Dickinson, covering West Rainton, Carville and Belmont.
As a team we aim to prevent and effectively investigate crime and anti-social behaviour in your area, working alongside partnership agencies to ensure our residents fell safe within their community.

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Peter Newman (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) Inspector for Durham City and the surrounding villages, including Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Section Office and Sherburn Road Section Office.

I joined Durham Constabulary in 2003 and have worked in various operational roles throughout the organisation, including response, crime team, custody and neighbourhoods.

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Ruth Dickinson (Police Community Support Officer)

I have been a Police Community Support Officer with Durham Constabulary for 5 years. I currently cover West Rainton, Belmont and Carville. I am one of the key contacts for the local community to discuss any policing-related concerns. I attend regular PACT meetings as an opportunity to meet local residents and team up with partner agencies to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Locations

Sherburn Road Police Station

Address:

Sherburn Road Police Station 46 Sherburn Road Durham DH1 2JR , DH12JR

Priorities

18 Nov 2025

Speeding and Anti Social Driving

Response (18 Nov 2025)

Utilise speedwatch events within the community
Work with traffic officers / Bike Section / Speed van to have a presence in the area
Educate / Enforce
Hi visibility patrols within the area

18 Nov 2025

Speeding and Anti Social Driving

Response (18 Nov 2025)

Utilise speedwatch events within the community
Work with traffic officers / Bike Section / Speed van to have a presence in the area
Educate / Enforce
Hi visibility patrols within the area

19 Feb 2026

Speeding and Anti Social Driving in the area

Response (19 Feb 2026)

Utilise speedwatch events within the community
Work with traffic officers / Bike Section / Speed van to have a presence in the area
Educate / Enforce
Work with the public to gather intelligence in relation to who is offending

10 Mar 2026

speeding in the village and the riding of e bikes around the village

Response (19 Mar 2026)

A speedwatch was carried out in the Pittington area and results published on Facebook. A warning was given to a youth seen riding an e bike in West Rainton in company with Believe Housing.

14 Apr 2026

antisocial behavior around the park and off road bikes on the lane

Response (15 Apr 2026)

patrols to be carried out in the area of the park and information passed to the off road bike section relating to off road bikes

28 Apr 2026

speeding on the a690

Response (11 May 2026)

six visits were carried out on a690 by our traffic team and 5 motorists received a fine and points, 5 fell within court action and 34 were placed on a speed awareness course

12 May 2026

speeding cars through the village

Response (29 May 2026)

a speedwatch was carried out and several motorists were sent warning letters

12 May 2026

speeding cars through the village

Response (29 May 2026)

a speedwatch was carried out and several motorists were sent warning letters

14 Jul 2026

vehicles speeding through the village

Response (17 Jul 2026)

a speedwatch has been carried out and letters have been issued to offending vehicles

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