The official statistics cover March 2020 and have been released by the Home Office on its www.police.uk website. All addresses are in South Shields unless otherwise stated. February’s figures are available here.
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Some of the streets where the most crime was reported across South Tyneside during March 2020. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Ocean Road
Twenty-seven incidents in the town centre area of the road included six anti-social behaviour complaints and three violence and sexual offences (classed together). | Other 3rd Party Photo: Gavin Ledwith
. Wilkinson Avenue, Hebburn
Fifteen offences included eight criminal damage and arson incidents (classed together) and five anti-social behaviour reports. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other 3rd Party
. Hubert Street, Boldon Colliery
Thirteen incidents included 10 shoplifting complaints. | JPIMedia Photo: Other 3rd Party
9. Notes
Reports include cases which are ongoing, competed or discontinued. Incidents are said to have taken place "on or near" named addresses. | Other 3rd Party Photo: JPIMedia
10. 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." | Other 3rd Party Photo: Dave Thompson