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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5. Gibson Court, Boldon Colliery
There were five offences, with all five for violent and sexual offences, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps
6. Seafield Terrace, South Shields
There were five offences, with all five for anti-social behaviour, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps
7. Boldon Lane, South Shields
There were five offences, including three for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps
8. Tyne Dock Metro Station, South Shields
There were four offences, including two for drug offences, reported in or around this location in January 2026. | Google Maps