Data from Public Health England published reveals there were 179 positive Covid cases in the week up to February 24 – which equates to a rolling rate of 128.6 per 100,000 people.
The local authority has seen a continual fall with 219 positive cases confirmed in the week prior (up to February 17) – a rolling rate of 145.1 per 100,000 people.
Here we reveal which 11 neighbourhoods have currently have the lowest case rates in and around South Tyneside.
The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
1. Hebburn West
There were fewer than 3 cases. For smaller areas with fewer than 3 cases, the Government does not show data. Photo: Google
2. West Park
The case rate is 54.7 per 100,000 people. Three cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Harton West
The case rate is 56.8 per 100,000 people. Three cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Google
4. South Shields East
The case rate is 58.7 per 100,000 people. Five cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton