The South Shields and South Tyneside streets where most crime is reported
New figures reveal the latest crime hot spots across South Shields and South Tyneside.
September’s Home Office data, released on its www.police.uk website, covers Northumbria Police’s three policing neighbourhoods for the area with all cases said to have taken place “on or near” named locations. All addresses are in South Shields unless otherwise stated. August’s figures for the borough are available here.
13. Overall picture
The overall number of crimes reported across the three policing neighbourhoods was 1,711 in September 2020. This compares to 1,814 incidents in August 2020 and 1,673 in September last year. Photo: Stu Norton
14. Notes
The Home Office stresses on its www.police.uk website that locations "are only an approximation of where the actual crimes occurred, they are not the exact locations" and that incidents may on occasion have taken place "within a 1 mile radius". Photo: Yui Mok
15. How to contact Northumbria Police
Ring 999 in emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies. An emergency is classed as: "Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now." Photo: Dave Thompson