The Home Office data, published on its www.police.uk website, covers Northumbria Police’s West Shields and Riverside; East Shields, Cleadon and Whitburn and Jarrow and Hebburn policing neighbourhoods.
All incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations in July 2022. June’s statistics are available here.
1. Horsley Hill Square.
Nineteen incidents, including 15 violence or sexual offences, were reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Stu Norton
2. Westcott Avenue, South Shields
Thirteen incidents, including nine anti-social behaviour offences, were reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Google Maps
3. Masefield Drive, South Shields
Twelve incidents, including seven violence or sexual offences, were reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Stu Norton
4. Nelson Avenue, South Shields
Twelve incidents, including four of theft, were reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Google Maps