September’s Home Office data, released on its www.police.uk website, covers Northumbria Police’s three policing neighbourhoods for the area with all cases said to have taken place “on or near” named locations. All addresses are in South Shields unless otherwise stated. August’s figures for the borough are available here.
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Some of the South Tyneside streets where most crime has been reported, according to latest Home Office figures. Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Horsley Hill Square
Twenty-one incidents, including 11 anti-social behaviour complaints and three violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Stu Norton
. Dean Road
Seventeen incidents, including five thefts and three anti-social behaviour complaints, were reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Stu Norton
. Prince Edward Road
Fourteen incidents, including seven anti-social behaviour complaints and three violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Stu Norton
. South Tyneside District Hospital
Thirteen incidents, including eight anti-social behaviour complaints and two shoplifting cases, were reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: s
. Albany Street West
Twelve incidents, including six anti-social behaviour complaints and two public order offences, were reported to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: Stu Norton
. McAnany Avenue
Twelve incidents, including six violence and sexual offences (classed together) and three public order complaints, took place "on or near" this address. Photo: Stu Norton
13. Overall picture
The overall number of crimes reported across the three policing neighbourhoods was 1,711 in September 2020. This compares to 1,814 incidents in August 2020 and 1,673 in September last year. Photo: Stu Norton
14. Notes
The Home Office stresses on its www.police.uk website that locations "are only an approximation of where the actual crimes occurred, they are not the exact locations" and that incidents may on occasion have taken place "within a 1 mile radius". Photo: Yui Mok
15. How to contact Northumbria Police
Ring 999 in emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies. An emergency is classed as: "Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now." Photo: Dave Thompson