Durham justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Durham?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Durham Constabulary at www.durham.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Durham?

Durham Crown Court is the nearest, about 18.8 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Durham?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Durham?

Low Newton is the nearest prison (about 20.6 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Durham. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in North East, England & Wales Population: 894k+

Nearest Police Force

Durham Constabulary

Primary Force

Headquarters: Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TT

Durham Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the non-metropolitan county of County Durham and the unitary authority of Darlington.

Website:www.durham.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Durham Crown Court

18.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court

31 miles away

Crown Court

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Teesside Crown Court

43.4 miles away

Crown Court

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Carlisle Crown Court

71.7 miles away

Crown Court

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Lancaster Crown Court

97.7 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Crook Police Station North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ

8.1 mi

Bishop Auckland Police Station Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LB

13.5 mi

Consett Police Office Parliament Street, Consett, Co Durham DH8 5DL

13.8 mi

Bishop Auckland Police Station Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham DL14 6LB

14.1 mi

Nearest Prison

Low Newton

20.6 miles away

HMP Low Newton, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5YA

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Durham

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The Barrington Law Partnership

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningProperty - ResidentialLitigation - Other+5

Bishop Auckland

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Meikles Solicitors LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Bishop Auckland

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Dma Law LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Consett

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HEWITTS

Solicitor

FamilyProperty - CommercialCriminal Defence+7

BISHOP AUCKLAND

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Swinburne Snowball & Jackson

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal DefenceFamily

Consett

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Hewitts Solicitors

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Bishop Auckland

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SWINBURNE SNOWBALL AND JACKSON

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningFamilyCriminal Defence+2

CONSETT

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C W Booth & Co

Solicitor

Personal InjuryProperty - ResidentialWills, Trusts and Tax Planning+3

Bishop Auckland

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About Durham

Durham is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area2,676 sq km
Population894,025
Police ForceDurham Constabulary
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Durham?

Where is the nearest court in Durham?

How can I get legal aid in Durham?

How do I visit someone in prison near Durham?