They show a fall in the number of incidents reported to Northumbria Police of more than 130 cases. The figures have been released by the Home Office on its www.police.ukwebsite and December’s statistics are available here. All locations are South Shields unless otherwise stated.
13. Viking Centre, Jarrow
Eight offences included three thefts and two shoplifting cases. | JPIMedia Photo: Gavin Ledwith
14. Beresford Avenue, Hebburn
Eight offences included three violence and sexual offences (classed together) and three thefts. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other 3rd Party
15. Lord Nelson Street
Eight offences included three violence and sexual offences (classed together) and two public order reports. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other 3rd Party
16. Overall picture
The number of crimes reported to Northumbria Police across its three South Tyneside neighbourhoods in January 2020 was 1,598. In January 2019 the figure was 1,730. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton