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.
5. Westoe
The case rate is 61.7 per 100,000 people. Four cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Google
6. Cleadon and East Boldon
The case rate is 70.5 per 100,000 people. Four cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Brockley Whins
The case rate is 74.4 per 100,000 people. Four cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: JPI
8. West Boldon
The case rate is 81.1 per 100,000 people. Five cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Google