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 January 2026.
Photos for are illustrative purposes only.
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2. King Street/Mile End Road, South Shields
There were 23 offences, including 12 for anti-social behaviour, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps
3. Milton Street, South Shields
There were 10 offences, including eight for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps
4. Hutton Row, South Shields
There were seven offences, with all seven for anti-social behaviour, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps