February 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. January 2021’s table is available here.
9. Overall picture
The number of incidents reported to the borough's three policing neighbourhoods during February 2021 was 1,346. This compares to 1,548 in January 2021 and 1,295 in February 2020. Photo: Stu Norton
10. 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
11. 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