

The 11 places where most crime was reported across South Tyneside in September
The 11 places where most crime was reported across South Tyneside during September have been revealed by new figures.
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 September 2022. August’s statistics are available here.

1. Westcott Avenue, South Shields
There were 18 incidents, including 17 anti-social behaviour offences, reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Google Maps

2. Raby Gardens, Jarrow
There were 17 incidents, including four of shoplifting, reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Stu Norton

3. Shrewsbury Terrace, South Shields
There were 17 incidents, including 13 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Google Maps

4. Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery
There were 12 incidents, including five shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location Photo: Google Maps