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Durham Constabulary - Durham (Newton Hall) 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 (Newton Hall) Neighbourhood

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

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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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Chris Twivey (Sergeant)

I am a police Sergeant based at Framwellgate Moor police station. I have been with Durham Constabulary for 7 years, all of my career has been spent on the front line policing on response and now in a neighbourhood policing role. I bring a number of skills to the role, I am a taser trained, trauma medic, PSU (more commonly known as riot officer), blue light driver, method of entry and a drone pilot. I look forward to working more closely in the neighbourhood and the aim for me and my team is to have a more visible presence and reduce crime and anti social behaviour in north, west and south of Durham city.

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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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Karl Bleek (Police Constable)

I first joined Durham Police as a Police Community Support Officer where I worked in the community. This gave me a taste for policing and I have recently joined as a regular Police Constable. I spent some time as a Student Response Officer before being chosen to move to Neighbourhood Policing as part of the Neigbourhood Policing Plan Uplift.
I am looking forward to using the skills I learned as a PCSO to solve problems and prevent and tackle crime in our communities.

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Kirsty Lawrence (PCSO)

I joined Durham Constabulary at the end of 2018 as a Police Community Support Officer within the Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Neighbourhood Policing Team.

During my time in this role, I have taken a proactive approach to problem solving some of which have been long term issues the community have had, working alongside partner agencies.

Since joining the team I have used my training as a Dementia Champion to improve and increase the uptake in those on the Herbert Protocol helping to safeguard those on the scheme.

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Mikei Hubbard (Police Constable)

My name is Mikei, and I’m your local Police Constable, based out of the Framwellgate Moor Police Office.
I’ve been with Durham Constabulary for six years, serving both as a PCSO and now as a Constable. You’ll often see me patrolling the area on foot, and I always enjoy engaging with local residents and businesses.
My background is in response policing, having spent my entire response career in Chester-le-Street — a role I truly enjoyed. However, I’ve always had a passion for community policing, as I believe it allows me to better support the public and make a more lasting impact.
I’m also a qualified, CAA-certified drone pilot and will be using our force’s drones to assist in local operations, guided by the valuable intelligence you provide as members of the community.

I’m looking forward to working together to help keep Framwellgate Moor and the surrounding areas safe.

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Chris Twivey (Sergeant)

I am a police Sergeant based at Framwellgate Moor police station. I have been with Durham Constabulary for 7 years, all of my career has been spent on the front line policing on response and now in a neighbourhood policing role. I bring a number of skills to the role, I am a taser trained, trauma medic, PSU (more commonly known as riot officer), blue light driver, method of entry and a drone pilot. I look forward to working more closely in the neighbourhood and the aim for me and my team is to have a more visible presence and reduce crime and anti social behaviour in north, west and south of Durham city.

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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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Karl Bleek (Police Constable)

I first joined Durham Police as a Police Community Support Officer where I worked in the community. This gave me a taste for policing and I have recently joined as a regular Police Constable. I spent some time as a Student Response Officer before being chosen to move to Neighbourhood Policing as part of the Neigbourhood Policing Plan Uplift.
I am looking forward to using the skills I learned as a PCSO to solve problems and prevent and tackle crime in our communities.

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Kirsty Lawrence (PCSO)

I joined Durham Constabulary at the end of 2018 as a Police Community Support Officer within the Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Neighbourhood Policing Team.

During my time in this role, I have taken a proactive approach to problem solving some of which have been long term issues the community have had, working alongside partner agencies.

Since joining the team I have used my training as a Dementia Champion to improve and increase the uptake in those on the Herbert Protocol helping to safeguard those on the scheme.

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Mikei Hubbard (Police Constable)

My name is Mikei, and I’m your local Police Constable, based out of the Framwellgate Moor Police Office.
I’ve been with Durham Constabulary for six years, serving both as a PCSO and now as a Constable. You’ll often see me patrolling the area on foot, and I always enjoy engaging with local residents and businesses.
My background is in response policing, having spent my entire response career in Chester-le-Street — a role I truly enjoyed. However, I’ve always had a passion for community policing, as I believe it allows me to better support the public and make a more lasting impact.
I’m also a qualified, CAA-certified drone pilot and will be using our force’s drones to assist in local operations, guided by the valuable intelligence you provide as members of the community.

I’m looking forward to working together to help keep Framwellgate Moor and the surrounding areas safe.

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Chris Twivey (Sergeant)

I am a police Sergeant based at Framwellgate Moor police station. I have been with Durham Constabulary for 7 years, all of my career has been spent on the front line policing on response and now in a neighbourhood policing role. I bring a number of skills to the role, I am a taser trained, trauma medic, PSU (more commonly known as riot officer), blue light driver, method of entry and a drone pilot. I look forward to working more closely in the neighbourhood and the aim for me and my team is to have a more visible presence and reduce crime and anti social behaviour in north, west and south of Durham city.

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Karl Bleek (Police Constable)

I first joined Durham Police as a Police Community Support Officer where I worked in the community. This gave me a taste for policing and I have recently joined as a regular Police Constable. I spent some time as a Student Response Officer before being chosen to move to Neighbourhood Policing as part of the Neigbourhood Policing Plan Uplift.
I am looking forward to using the skills I learned as a PCSO to solve problems and prevent and tackle crime in our communities.

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Kirsty Lawrence (PCSO)

I joined Durham Constabulary at the end of 2018 as a Police Community Support Officer within the Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Neighbourhood Policing Team.

During my time in this role, I have taken a proactive approach to problem solving some of which have been long term issues the community have had, working alongside partner agencies.

Since joining the team I have used my training as a Dementia Champion to improve and increase the uptake in those on the Herbert Protocol helping to safeguard those on the scheme.

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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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Chris Twivey (Sergeant)

I am a police Sergeant based at Framwellgate Moor police station. I have been with Durham Constabulary for 7 years, all of my career has been spent on the front line policing on response and now in a neighbourhood policing role. I bring a number of skills to the role, I am a taser trained, trauma medic, PSU (more commonly known as riot officer), blue light driver, method of entry and a drone pilot. I look forward to working more closely in the neighbourhood and the aim for me and my team is to have a more visible presence and reduce crime and anti social behaviour in north, west and south of Durham city.

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Karl Bleek (Police Constable)

I first joined Durham Police as a Police Community Support Officer where I worked in the community. This gave me a taste for policing and I have recently joined as a regular Police Constable. I spent some time as a Student Response Officer before being chosen to move to Neighbourhood Policing as part of the Neigbourhood Policing Plan Uplift.
I am looking forward to using the skills I learned as a PCSO to solve problems and prevent and tackle crime in our communities.

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Kirsty Lawrence (PCSO)

I joined Durham Constabulary at the end of 2018 as a Police Community Support Officer within the Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Neighbourhood Policing Team.

During my time in this role, I have taken a proactive approach to problem solving some of which have been long term issues the community have had, working alongside partner agencies.

Since joining the team I have used my training as a Dementia Champion to improve and increase the uptake in those on the Herbert Protocol helping to safeguard those on the scheme.

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Liam Blackett (Police Community Support Officer)

I joined Durham Constabulary as a PCSO in 2022 and was based with the Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.

I have recently moved to the Framwellgate Moor Neighbourhood Team and will help cover the Newton Hall, Witton Gilbert, Framwellgate Moor and Merryoaks area. I look forward to putting the skills I learned at Sherburn to use and meeting members of my community.

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Mikei Hubbard (Police Constable)

My name is Mikei, and I’m your local Police Constable, based out of the Framwellgate Moor Police Office.
I’ve been with Durham Constabulary for six years, serving both as a PCSO and now as a Constable. You’ll often see me patrolling the area on foot, and I always enjoy engaging with local residents and businesses.
My background is in response policing, having spent my entire response career in Chester-le-Street — a role I truly enjoyed. However, I’ve always had a passion for community policing, as I believe it allows me to better support the public and make a more lasting impact.
I’m also a qualified, CAA-certified drone pilot and will be using our force’s drones to assist in local operations, guided by the valuable intelligence you provide as members of the community.

I’m looking forward to working together to help keep Framwellgate Moor and the surrounding areas safe.

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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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Chris Twivey (Sergeant)

I am a police Sergeant based at Framwellgate Moor police station. I have been with Durham Constabulary for 7 years, all of my career has been spent on the front line policing on response and now in a neighbourhood policing role. I bring a number of skills to the role, I am a taser trained, trauma medic, PSU (more commonly known as riot officer), blue light driver, method of entry and a drone pilot. I look forward to working more closely in the neighbourhood and the aim for me and my team is to have a more visible presence and reduce crime and anti social behaviour in north, west and south of Durham city.

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Karl Bleek (Police Constable)

I first joined Durham Police as a Police Community Support Officer where I worked in the community. This gave me a taste for policing and I have recently joined as a regular Police Constable. I spent some time as a Student Response Officer before being chosen to move to Neighbourhood Policing as part of the Neigbourhood Policing Plan Uplift.
I am looking forward to using the skills I learned as a PCSO to solve problems and prevent and tackle crime in our communities.

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Kirsty Lawrence (PCSO)

I joined Durham Constabulary at the end of 2018 as a Police Community Support Officer within the Framwellgate Moor and Meadowfield Neighbourhood Policing Team.

During my time in this role, I have taken a proactive approach to problem solving some of which have been long term issues the community have had, working alongside partner agencies.

Since joining the team I have used my training as a Dementia Champion to improve and increase the uptake in those on the Herbert Protocol helping to safeguard those on the scheme.

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Liam Blackett (Police Community Support Officer)

I joined Durham Constabulary as a PCSO in 2022 and was based with the Sherburn Neighbourhood Team.

I have recently moved to the Framwellgate Moor Neighbourhood Team and will help cover the Newton Hall, Witton Gilbert, Framwellgate Moor and Merryoaks area. I look forward to putting the skills I learned at Sherburn to use and meeting members of my community.

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Mikei Hubbard (Police Constable)

My name is Mikei, and I’m your local Police Constable, based out of the Framwellgate Moor Police Office.
I’ve been with Durham Constabulary for six years, serving both as a PCSO and now as a Constable. You’ll often see me patrolling the area on foot, and I always enjoy engaging with local residents and businesses.
My background is in response policing, having spent my entire response career in Chester-le-Street — a role I truly enjoyed. However, I’ve always had a passion for community policing, as I believe it allows me to better support the public and make a more lasting impact.
I’m also a qualified, CAA-certified drone pilot and will be using our force’s drones to assist in local operations, guided by the valuable intelligence you provide as members of the community.

I’m looking forward to working together to help keep Framwellgate Moor and the surrounding areas safe.

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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.

Priorities

20 Nov 2025

Pact priorities -
- Reduce crime - including retail crime
- School parking
- Speeding vehicles
- Antisocial use of vehicles at Arnison Centre and Pity Me area

Response (20 Nov 2025)

Retail theft – Arnison Centre – The Arnison Centre is a large retail park which is targeted by criminals locally and persons who travel to the area, as well as opportunistic criminals. Extra foot patrols have been carried out in the area, engaging with all shops and showing a large presence in the area at busy shopping times. Shop Watch meetings take place once a month where security from all shops meet to share intelligence and build rapport between the shops and police.
Recently we have made a number of arrests at scene in the Arnison Centre and issued a Criminal Behaviour Order, banning the suspect from returning to the area – if they do they will be arrested.
Off road bikes and ASB – ASB is being tackled with the extra patrols by officers and PCSO’s to show a presence in the area. Shopwatch security all have radios to quickly link in with one another as well as police. Off road bikes – meeting arranged for NOVEMBER with Durham County Council and site owners to discuss how we can work together to prevent off road bikes in the area. Section 59 notices have been placed around the area giving police powers to seize any vehicle being used in an anti-social manner.


School parking issues – In Framwellgate Moor we have a large number of all different types of schools which at picking up and dropping off times has caused issues in the local area. Extra patrol at key times by officers and PCSO’s to speak and engage with all parties to move them on and prevent any more parking issues.
Speeding – Regular speed watch checks carried out in key areas where speeding is an issue. We are guided by our local knowledge but also by members of the public who report speeding to us as an issue and hold speedwatch campaigns in that area – Our most recent campaign being BEK ROAD, 76 vehicles being checked and none found to be speeding.

Further updates to be given at the next PACT meeting

6 Jan 2026

Pact priorities -
- Reduce crime - including retail crime
- School parking
- Speeding vehicles
- Antisocial use of vehicles at Arnison Centre and Pity Me area

Response (6 Jan 2026)

Shoplifting - High visibility patrols have been conducting around our shops, in particular the Arnison Centre over the festive period. As a result 2 known prolific shoplifters were arrested and remanded. Further patrols are to be over the coming weeks. Shop Watch meetings continue to take place in order to share intelligence gathered and identify offenders.
Off road bikes and ASB – ASB is being tackled with the extra patrols by officers and PCSO’s to show a presence in the area. Shopwatch security all have radios to quickly link in with one another as well as police. We continue to organise planned OP Endurance days in which we designate resources to tackling the issue along side our road traffic and bike section officers.
School parking issues – In Framwellgate Moor we have a large number of all different types of schools which at picking up and dropping off times has caused issues in the local area. Extra patrol at key times by officers and PCSO’s to speak and engage with all parties to move them on and prevent any more parking issues.
Speeding – Regular speed watch checks carried out in key areas where speeding is an issue. We are guided by our local knowledge but also by members of the public who report speeding to us as an issue and hold speedwatch campaigns in that area

Further updates to be given at the next PACT meeting

3 Mar 2026

Pact priorities -
- Reduce crime - including retail crime
- School parking
- Speeding vehicles
- Antisocial use of vehicles at Arnison Centre and Pity Me area

Response (3 Mar 2026)

Shoplifting - High visibility patrols have been conducted around our shops. As a result 6 known prolific shoplifters were arrested and remanded. Further patrols are to be over the coming weeks. Shop Watch meetings continue to take place in order to share intelligence gathered and identify offenders.
Off road bikes and ASB – ASB is being tackled with the extra patrols by officers and PCSO’s to show a presence in the area. Shopwatch security all have radios to quickly link in with one another as well as police. We continue to organise planned OP Endurance days in which we designate resources to tackling the issue along side our road traffic and bike section officers. Several electric off road bikes have been seized recently with the assistance of our own motorbike section
School parking issues – In Framwellgate Moor we have a large number of all different types of schools which at picking up and dropping off times has caused issues in the local area. Extra patrol at key times by officers and PCSO’s to speak and engage with all parties to move them on and prevent any more parking issues.
Speeding – Regular speed watch checks carried out in key areas where speeding is an issue. We are guided by our local knowledge but also by members of the public who report speeding to us as an issue and hold speedwatch campaigns in that area

Further updates to be given at the next PACT meeting

7 May 2026

Pact priorities -
- Reduce crime - including retail crime
- School parking
- Speeding vehicles
- Antisocial use of vehicles at Arnison Centre and Pity Me area
- Intentional fire setting

Response (7 May 2026)

Shoplifting - High visibility patrols have been conducted around our shops.Further patrols are to be over the coming weeks. Shop Watch meetings continue to take place in order to share intelligence gathered and identify offenders.
Off road bikes and ASB – ASB is being tackled with the extra patrols by officers and PCSO’s to show a presence in the area. Shopwatch security all have radios to quickly link in with one another as well as police.

We continue to organise planned OP Endurance days in which we designate resources to tackling the issue along side our road traffic and bike section officers. Several electric off road bikes have been seized recently with the assistance of our own motorbike section

School parking issues – In Framwellgate Moor we have a large number of all different types of schools which at picking up and dropping off times has caused issues in the local area. Extra patrol at key times by officers and PCSO’s to speak and engage with all parties to move them on and prevent any more parking issues.

Speeding – Regular speed watch checks carried out in key areas where speeding is an issue. We are guided by our local knowledge but also by members of the public who report speeding to us as an issue and hold speedwatch campaigns in that area. Speedwatch's have been completed on Abbey Road recently, during the first speedwatch 118 vehicles passed us with 3 speeding. During the second Speedwatch 212 vehicles passed us with 7 speeding. All drivers driving above the speed limit with be dealt with appropriately.

Multi agency patrols have been conducted alongside Durham County Council and Fire Service. 6 youths were identified as being involved in recent arson incidents. 1 youth has been referred to youth offending whilst the others will be carrying out a restorative project alongside Police and Countryside Rangers.

Further updates to be given at the next PACT meeting

7 May 2026

Pact priorities -
- Reduce crime - including retail crime
- School parking
- Speeding vehicles
- Antisocial use of vehicles at Arnison Centre and Pity Me area
- Intentional fire setting

Response (7 May 2026)

Shoplifting - High visibility patrols have been conducted around our shops.Further patrols are to be over the coming weeks. Shop Watch meetings continue to take place in order to share intelligence gathered and identify offenders.
Off road bikes and ASB – ASB is being tackled with the extra patrols by officers and PCSO’s to show a presence in the area. Shopwatch security all have radios to quickly link in with one another as well as police.

We continue to organise planned OP Endurance days in which we designate resources to tackling the issue along side our road traffic and bike section officers. Several electric off road bikes have been seized recently with the assistance of our own motorbike section

School parking issues – In Framwellgate Moor we have a large number of all different types of schools which at picking up and dropping off times has caused issues in the local area. Extra patrol at key times by officers and PCSO’s to speak and engage with all parties to move them on and prevent any more parking issues.

Speeding – Regular speed watch checks carried out in key areas where speeding is an issue. We are guided by our local knowledge but also by members of the public who report speeding to us as an issue and hold speedwatch campaigns in that area. Speedwatch's have been completed on Abbey Road recently, during the first speedwatch 118 vehicles passed us with 3 speeding. During the second Speedwatch 212 vehicles passed us with 7 speeding. All drivers driving above the speed limit with be dealt with appropriately.

Multi agency patrols have been conducted alongside Durham County Council and Fire Service. 6 youths were identified as being involved in recent arson incidents. 1 youth has been referred to youth offending whilst the others will be carrying out a restorative project alongside Police and Countryside Rangers.

Further updates to be given at the next PACT meeting

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