Seaham and Easington Police

08/12/2025

Cuppa with a Copper will take place on Tuesday 9th December between 10am - 11am. Officers from Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available at East Durham Garden Centre, South Hetton Road, we look forward to seeing you there.

08/12/2025

What a lovely festive morning for Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team. Our officers have been out in the local community today, playing Santa delivering Christmas Hampers in the hope of spreading a little extra cheer this season.
The hampers have been donated by Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team who wanted to give something back to the community we serve all year long. Each hamper is packed with festive treats and essentials, and we hope they bring a smile to the faces of those who receive them.
Wishing everyone a warm, safe and joyful Christmas from all of us from Easington NPT.

08/12/2025

Lovely afternoon for the Easington Village Christmas Tree lighting, thank you so much for the invitation to attend.

07/12/2025

🚨Seaham NPT - Weekly Roundup🚨
Here's a look at what our team has been dealing with recently:

🚓 Traffic Enforcement
. A motorist was stopped for multiple traffic offences and arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

🔍 Drug-Related Stop Searches
. Three people were stopped and searched for drug offences, with one arrest made.

🛒 Shoplifting
. Two males have been charged and remanded for shoplifting offences.
. Two females have also been charged in separate shoplifting incidents.

🔥Arson Investigation
. A second male has now been arrested in connection with multiple arsons. Enquiries are continuing.

Thank you to the community for your ongoing support 👮‍♂️
If you have any concerns, please get in touch with us by ringing 101 ☎️or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at

07/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to find Jason Kenny.

A man has since been arrested and is helping officers with their enquiries.

06/12/2025

A PACT meeting will be held on Thursday 11th December 2025 for residents of Deneside, Eastlea and Westlea at Eastlea Community Centre, 6pm until 7pm

03/12/2025

Officers have arrested a teenager after several cars were set on fire in Seaham last month.

The incidents, which officers are treating as arson, happened in the Deneside area in November.

Thankfully, nobody suffered any injures as a result of the fires.

In the early hours of this morning, officers arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the incidents.

He was taken into police custody where he remains today.

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

Police are investigating after several cars were set on fire in Seaham last month.

The incidents happened in the Deneside area in November.

The fires were extinguished by colleagues from the fire service, and nobody suffered any injuries.

Seaham Neighbourhood Inspector Tom Teague said: “We are treating these incidents as arson and have deployed extra officers to the area to carry out a number of enquiries.

“We would urge anyone in the area who has any CCTV that may help our enquiries to get in touch with us. Or if you see an officer on the streets in Seaham, please talk to them.

“Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or call FireStoppers anonymously on 0800 169 5558 or visit www.firestoppersreport.co.uk.”

01/12/2025

Job opportunities over at Peterlee police station 👇

🔍 We’re looking for five people to join our vetting unit at Peterlee police station.

As part of our vetting team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our organisation safe and secure by helping to assess applications from people who want to work or volunteer with us.

You’ll be:
• Supporting the vetting unit with day-to-day vetting processes
• Checking policing and non-policing systems to help assess applicant suitability
• Handling confidential and sensitive information responsibly
• Helping to ensure our vetting procedures meet national College of Policing standards
• Contributing to staff integrity and security, including work linked to Counter Terrorism environments

Closing date to apply: Monday 8 December at 5pm
👉 https://www.durham.police.uk/police-forces/durham-constabulary/areas/careers/join-us/vacancies/jobs/Vetting_Researcher/

29/11/2025

CUPPA WITH A COPPER - Thursday 4th December

Cuppa with a Copper will take place at Easington Colliery Library , Seaside Lane, Easington on Thursday 4th December between 2pm and 3pm.

Officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available to speak to. We look forward to seeing you there.

29/11/2025

HASWELL PACT MEETING - Thursday 4th December

Haswell PACT meeting will take place on Thursday 4th December at the Hazelwell Community Centre, Haswell between 6pm to 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.