Crime

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistates' Court.

‘Foolish’ South Shields man jailed after dodging £52 taxi fare

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in May 2025.

Places where the most crime was reported across South Tyneside

South Shields dealer found with cannabis, cocaine, and £1,765 in cash

Daniel Graham, 39, left, and Adam Carruthers, 32, who were found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court of criminal damage after the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree.

Sycamore Gap: Pair who felled part of UK's "natural heritage" jailed

Ex-businessman hit with driving ban for self-medicating with cocaine

Jonathan Metcalfe Hogg

'I want to kill you' says brute who threatened to throw acid at ex's

Man arrested after concert goer suffers fractured cheekbone at gig

Another man has been charged following a number of alleged burglaries in the Boldon area.

Second man charged in connection with a spate of alleged burglaries

The thief stole medications

Thief targeted pharmacies in Sunderland and South Shields

Boldon Colliery man threw bricks at neighbour in New Year's Day attack

Four arrests as police seize motorbikes, weapons and Class A drugs

Police pup Jager trying on his new uniform.

Meet 8 week old police puppy Jager who was rescued from the streets

South Tyneside man handed interim ban for drug driving on cocaine

Police are treating the discovery of a man’s body in South Shields as “not suspicious”. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Man appears before magistrates accused of stealing garden equipment

Ex-serviceman who tried to have sex chat with 4 underage girls caught

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Motorist refused to cooperate with drugs test after he was arrested
A Sunderland motorist arrested on suspicion of driving after taking drugs refused to cooperate with police, telling them: “What’s the point?”
Gareth Crickmer

Liam Carty.

Thief stole more than £420 worth of goods during 17-day crime spree

Barry Houston

Dad jailed for sex attacks that took place more than 40 years ago

The current Northumbria Police headquarters.

Northumbria Police unveil plans for new headquarters and training hub

A woman has been fined £700 for fly tipping in South Shields.

Woman hit with costly fine after she was caught fly tipping

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Woman steals hot tub from B&M's - then sells it at half the price

Walter Street, in Jarrow.

Three arrested as police make swift response to an attempted burglary

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Police tracked drunk driver’s every move thanks to CCTV operators

The youngsters appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Dad hit pedestrian with electric scooter then blamed his daughter

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Drunk driver caught after crashing into tree outside policeman’s house

Woman spent 60 hours in custody despite committing no criminal offence

North East dad who imported £50m of cocaine in artificial grass jailed
A dad who imported a tonne-and-a-half of cocaine worth more than £50m hidden in artificial grass rolls has been jailed for 17 years.
Karon Kelly

British Transport Police's Detective Chief Inspector Nia Mellor said tackling sexual offences is ‘our top priority’.

Report reveals shocking rise in sex crimes at region's train stations.

Sex predator who tried to rape teenage girl in woods jailed for life

Liverpool man bites opponent's ear off in vicious Newcastle pub brawl

A child foster agency wants a public awareness campaign to challenge myths around looked-after children and survivors of exploitation

Grooming gang report 'still risks failing victims'

The youngsters appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Man caught drink driving for the third time thanks to CCTV operators

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

South Tyneside scaffolder punched police officer in the face

Northumbria Police launches recruitment drive

Northumbria Police launches recruitment drive

Gary Slator.

Jarrow man cut his friend’s hand ‘in half’ during a machete attack

Contacts to NSPCC Helpline about domestic abuse reach record high.

Contacts to NSPCC Helpline about domestic abuse reach record high

Raoul Moat killed his ex-partner's boyfriend before shooting a police officer

1st pic of "Raoul Moat" criminal who stalked ex after attack released

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Sunderland fan caught trying to take cocaine into Carrow Road stadium

A brute who called himself "Raoul Moat" while stalking his ex-partner after a violent attack on her is behind bars.

Self-proclaimed "Raoul Moat" jailed for battery & stalking 'scared' ex

A North Shields paedophile has been jailed

Paedophile who took holiday park vids of kids and upskirt pics jailed

Stephen Adams.

Hebburn paedophile thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old

A Sunderland woman was caught in a field by a heat-seeking police drone after she fled from a stolen car.

'We're increasing the use of drones' says Northumbria Police boss

South Shields paedo who abused 2 kids almost 30 years apart jailed

Possessive South Shields criminal told Café Nero woman he'd 'kill her'

Northumbria Police officer avoids jail for sexually assaulting woman

Mark Mahadeva.

Controlling brute snatched ex’s dogs and broke her bracelet

Ryan Callaghan.

Grieving family praise police after a rapist is jailed for a decade

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Drug driver given roads ban after being caught by police

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Man put behind bars after committing more than 30 thefts

A mum went on a £300 shoplifting spree at Sports Direct using a device to remove security tags from clothing.

Mum's £300 Sports Direct shoplifting spree using device to remove tags

South Shields rapist jailed for decade after victim took her own life

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Man contacted ex within days of being sentenced for stalking her

The most crime in South Tyneside was reported in and around these locations in April 2025.

The places where the most crime was reported in April 2025

JonPaul Elessar.

Washington man took naked photos of victim and then bragged about it

Newcastle Airport has seen a 512% increase in drones illegally entering the airport's airspace.

Airport chief issues threat to life warning over drones in airspace

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