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 March 2022. February’s statistics are available here.
5. Stanhope Road, South Shields
Eighteen incidents, including 17 of shoplifting, were reported in or near this location Photo: Stu Norton
6. McAnany Avenue, South Shields
Sixteen incidents, including eight violence and sexual offences, were reported in or near this location Photo: Stu Norton
7. Prince Edward Road, South Shields
Fourteen offences, including six of anti-social behaviour, were reported in or near this location Photo: Frank Reid
8. Friar Way, Jarrow
Twelve incidents, including four violence and sexual offences, were reported on or near this location Photo: TIM RICHARDSON