January 2021’s statistics, released by the Home Office on its www.police.uk website, cover Northumbria Police’s three policing neighbourhoods across the borough. Incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations. All streets are in South Shields unless otherwise stated. December 2020’s table is available here.
13. 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
14. 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