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 available here.
1. Ocean Road
Twenty-one reports included four anti-social behaviour reports and four violence and sexual offences (classed together). | Other 3rd Party Photo: Gavin Ledwith
2. Hubert Street, Boldon Colliery
Eighteen reports included 12 shoplifting incidents and three violence and sexual offences (classed together). | JPIMedia Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. South Tyneside Hospital
Fourteen incidents included five public order reports and three violence and sexual offences (classed together). | JPIMedia Photo: South Tyneside Hospital
4. Tynemouth Road, Jarrow
Thirteen reports included seven shoplifting offences and five theft cases. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other 3rd Party