Seaham and Easington Police

09/02/2026

A mobile phone has been handed in to Seaham Police Station. Should this phone belong to you please attend Seaham Police Station between the hours of 9am-2pm Monday to Friday. Thank you

06/02/2026

Following several incidents recently involving electric bikes, we’d like to take a moment to remind riders of the safety and legal requirements involved with their use.

In particular, we’re talking about the likes of Surron electric bikes, which have been involved in two serious collisions over the last fortnight, both of which have left the riders with significant injuries.

MOST Surrons are NOT road legal and are only permitted to be ridden on private land with permission.

They are not permitted to be used on public roads, cycle paths or footpaths.

If you have one of the few road legal models, you must have:

• Insurance (Third Party at a minimum)
• A valid registration and number plate
• A motorcycle helmet that meets UK safety standards

Without these, your bike is likely to be seized by police.

For more information visit: https://surronelectricbikes.co.uk/news/are-surron-bikes-road-legal-in-the-uk/

Please remember that by riding dangerously or illegally, you’re putting yourself at risk of serious injury.

We’re not interested in spoiling your fun. We’re interested in keeping you and other road users safe.

06/02/2026

Deneside, Eastlea, Westlea PACT Meeting 🚔
Location - Eastlea Community Centre, Seaham
Date/Time - Monday 9th February 10am-12pm
Pop along and chat to you local beat officers about any local issues. We look forward to seeing you there 👮

06/02/2026

Thinking about a career in policing? PC recruitment is opening soon.

We know taking that first step can feel like a big decision, so why not join our virtual police officer discovery event on Tuesday, 17 February at 6pm.

This is your chance to:
✅ Learn what it really means to be a police officer
✅ Understand the application process, what to expect and how to apply
✅ Explore our open entry routes (PCEP, PCDA & DHEP)

You'll hear first-hand from our police officers, HR, learning and development and wellbeing teams.

Sign-up today 👉 https://www.durham.police.uk/police-forces/durham-constabulary/areas/careers/join-us/vacancies/jobs/po-discovery-event2/

02/02/2026

Cuppa with a Copper will take place on Tuesday 3rd February between 10 am and 11 am. Officers from Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available at East Durham Garden Centre, South Hetton Road.
We look forward to seeing you there.

30/01/2026

🌈🚲 A LITTLE GIRL, HER SAVINGS… AND A BIKE BACK HOME WHERE IT BELONGS 🚲🌈

This is the kind of moment that reminds us what community policing is all about 💙

On Tuesday night, a 9-year-old girl from Seaham had her bicycle stolen — a bike she had proudly bought with her own saved-up pocket money 💰💔 It wasn’t just a bike… it was something she’d worked hard for and truly treasured.

Seaham NPT officers moved quickly 🚓💨 Identifying the suspect and making an arrest the very next day. And the best part? Being able to put that bike back into the hands of its rightful owner 🥹🚲

The smile on her face said everything — pure relief, happiness, and pride to have her bike back 💙

The offender has now received a 26-week sentence for the theft ⚖️

We’re so proud to serve a community that cares and looks out for its young people 🤝🏡 Moments like this mean the world — not just to that little girl, but to us too.

28/01/2026

HASWELL DROP IN SESSION

The above drop inn session will take place on Thursday 29th January at Lisa Dixon Centre, Haswell 1pm to 2pm.

Officers from Easington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available to talk to residents in relation to any issues they may have.

We look forward to meeting with you.

28/01/2026

🚔 Prolific Shoplifter Jailed 🚔

A persistent shoplifter who has blighted stores across Seaham and Murton has now been sent to prison.

A Female has been charged and remanded on four separate occasions by Seaham Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) since September. During that time, the courts also imposed a restraining order banning her from a retail premises — an order she chose to ignore.

On Monday, officers arrested her again, and she was charged with:

🔹 6 counts of shoplifting
🔹 5 breaches of a restraining order
🔹 Failing to provide a sample for analysis

She has now received a robust 52-week prison sentence 🧑‍⚖️ along with a 12-month driving ban 🚗❌

This offending has had a real impact on local businesses and staff, and we know the frustration it has caused. We are pleased to see the courts recognise the seriousness of her continued disregard for the law.

We will continue to work closely with retailers and the community to target repeat offenders and protect businesses. 🏬

28/01/2026

27/01/2026

👀Have you seen Jason Kenny?
Police are looking for Jason who is currently wanted.
Jason has links to the Seaham & Murton areas and is believed to be actively evading police.
If you have any information around his whereabouts please contact jake.fawcett@durham.police.uk - alternatively you can contact 101☎️
You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-org.uk

25/01/2026

🚔 Easington NPT – Recent Police Activity 🚔

Our neighbourhood team has been out and about taking action to keep Easington safe 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️. Here’s a roundup of some recent results:

👉 👤👤 2 men have been arrested for failing to appear at court and were taken into custody
👉 🏍️🏍️ 2 motorbikes have been seized in connection with anti-social behaviour in the area
👉 🛒🚫 2 shoplifters arrested
👉 🚗❌ A male stopped by officers was found to be driving without a valid licence or insurance – he was subsequently reported for driving offences and had the vehicle seized by officers. The individual was then taken to custody after checks showed he was wanted by police
👉 🚓 Reassurance Patrols in Rural Areas - over recent days, officers have carried out reassurance patrols and visits across rural parts of our area. These patrols are part of our ongoing commitment to support local communities, listen to concerns, and maintain a visible police presence.
👉 🐕⚠️ A dog owner has been issued a Community Protection Warning after allowing their dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place

🐾 A reminder to dog owners:
Please ensure your dogs are under control at all times and kept on a lead where practicable. Dogs that are dangerously out of control can put people and other animals at risk — and may result in police action 🚔.

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ We will continue to deal robustly with criminality and anti-social behaviour in our communities. Thank you to everyone who reports concerns and supports our work — it really does make a difference 💙

📞 Please keep reporting issues to us so we can take action.

25/01/2026

Yesterday morning, a member of the public alerted an officer to a female who was struggling at Seaham Harbour Marina.

PCSO 30423 Shields and other officers involved would like to thank the two males for their heroic actions in assisting the female and their continuation of support throughout. The female was brought to safety and provided with medical treatment at scene.

🧠 Poor mental health can affect any one of us – one in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England, while one in six report experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week. We’re here to point you in the right direction if you or someone you know is struggling. If life feels too heavy, please reach out.

These charities are here to help, they don’t judge they just listen, even if you don't know what to say 📲

(feel free to tag other agencies in the comments below 👇)

Samaritans: 116 123

SANEline: 0300 304 7000

National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 689 5652

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58

SHOUT: If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258

The Mix: If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994