In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Stephen Greg Scollard, 42, of Wingate, County Durham, was jailed for almost two decades for the violent rape of two schoolgirls. On appearing at Teesside Crown Court, the defendant was sentenced to 19 years in prison with a four-year extended licence period. It was reported that Scollard targeted a 15-year-old girl, driving her to an isolated location in Seaham, where he ignored her refusals and carried out a brutal sexual assault.
The investigation established that Scollard’s predatory behaviour was not an isolated incident. Durham Constabulary reported that while he was awaiting trial for the Seaham attack, he was also found guilty of raping another 15-year-old girl in Hartlepool. The prosecution reported that although he initially denied the offences during police interviews, the weight of forensic and testimonial evidence led him to plead guilty in December 2025 to avoid a full trial.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Scollard utilised his vehicle to isolate his victims and facilitate his attacks. Teesside Crown Court heard how he drove the first victim to a secluded area of Seaham specifically to bypass any potential intervention. The investigation established that Scollard’s actions were calculated and involved the use of physical force to overcome the victim’s resistance. Detectives from Cleveland Police and Durham Constabulary worked together to link the cases in Hartlepool and County Durham, revealing a serial pattern of targeting young girls.
The Sentencing Judge noted that Scollard posed a significant and ongoing risk to children, which necessitated a highly substantial custodial sentence. For his actions in Seaham and Hartlepool, Scollard was handed 19 years behind bars. The judge noted that the four-year extended licence was essential to ensure that Scollard remains under the highest level of supervision by the National Probation Service for many years following his eventual release from prison.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Stephen Greg Scollard is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 19 years in prison (2026).
- Extended Licence: Four-year extended licence period.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Teesside Crown Court following Durham and Cleveland police investigations.
- Criminal Record: Multiple counts of rape of a child; Sexual assault.
- Origin: Wingate, County Durham.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Scollard is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service in County Durham. Due to the violent nature of his conduct in Seaham, his management is subject to intensive scrutiny to prevent any further contact with minors. Authorities state that his 23-year combined sentence and lifelong inclusion on the Sex Offenders Register are critical tools to monitor his residency and residency history across the North East.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Scollard must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of child rape in Wingate and Hartlepool necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach children, visit schools, or engage in inappropriate behaviour in County Durham, Seaham, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for further incarceration.
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