The Home Office data, published on its https://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 December 2025.
Photos for are illustrative purposes only.
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9. St Joseph's Way, Jarrow
There were five violent or sexual offences reported in or around this location in December 2025. | Google Maps

10. Ferry Street, South Shields
There were four violent or sexual offences reported in or around this location in December 2025. | Google Maps

11. Mile End Road, South Shields
There were four violent or sexual offences reported in or around this location in December 2025. | Google Maps

12. Victoria Road, South Shields
There were four violent or sexual offences reported in or around this location in December 2025. | Google Maps

