Police-council partnership 'delivering results' on South Tyneside anti-social behaviour
A joint operation between Northumbria Police and South Tyneside Council is tackling anti-social behaviour in South Tyneside.
A partnership against anti-social behaviour across the borough is underway as Northumbria Police and South Tyneside look to tackle persistent offenders and take action on street drinking and disorder.
The coordinated response includes more than 200 patrols by the council’s Business and Community Response Team each month, work with families and diversionary activities and support for young people.
The action is also aiming to clamp down on youth disorder, as well as the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and similar vehicles.
Tackling anti-social behaviour in South Tyneside
In September, Project Shield delivered 37 hours of highly visible patrols in South Shields town centre across seven patrol days. Officers also made 24 business visits and recorded 171 interactions with adults and 55 with young people.
Action against street drinking and associated anti-social behaviour in the town has seen 31 identified individuals issued with Community Protection Warnings and 17 Community Protection Notices served. One Criminal Behaviour Order was also secured.
Recent operations have also focused on motorcycle disorder and the illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and similar vehicles.
Latest figures show that neighbourhood teams were using Section 59 powers and that 280 bikes had been removed over recent months, with further targeted operations planned.
The council’s borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) provide additional powers to tackle the anti-social use of motor-propelled vehicles, drinking alcohol in public spaces and the use of psychoactive substances.
Since April 2025, 19 Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued for breaches of PSPO requirements.
Twelve court summonses have also been issued since June 2025, resulting in fines totalling £2,959.
‘Persistent anti-social behaviour will not be ignored’
Cllr Karen Pittuck, lead member for Highways, Neighbourhoods and Community Safety, said: “Enforcement is an important part of our response, but lasting change also means intervening early and addressing the wider issues that can contribute to anti-social behaviour.
“That is why we combine firm action with work involving housing, youth services, treatment services and other partners.
“There is still more to do, but the action already taken shows that persistent anti-social behaviour will not be ignored.
“We will continue working with our partners and communities to make our neighbourhoods and town centres safer and more welcoming for everyone.”
Anti-social behaviour can be reported via the council’s website, by emailing [email protected] or calling 0300 123 6633, 8am-6.30pm, Monday-Friday.