South Shields and South Tyneside's top 10 crime hot spots are revealed
They detail the 10 addresses with the largest number of incidents reported to Northumbria Police in December 2019 and have been released by the Home Office on its www.police.uk/ website. All streets are in South Shields unless otherwise stated. November’s statistics for the borough are also available here.
1. Ocean Road
Twenty-one reports included four anti-social behaviour reports and four violence and sexual offences (classed together). Photo: Gavin Ledwith
2. Hubert Street, Boldon Colliery
Eighteen reports included 12 shoplifting incidents and three violence and sexual offences (classed together). Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. South Tyneside Hospital
Fourteen incidents included five public order reports and three violence and sexual offences (classed together). Photo: South Tyneside Hospital
4. Tynemouth Road, Jarrow
Thirteen reports included seven shoplifting offences and five theft cases. Photo: Other 3rd Party