The official Home Office data for June covers every incident reported to Northumbria Police within the borough’s three policing neighbourhoods. Cases are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations and all streets are in South Shields unless otherwise stated.
5. McAnany Avenue
Thirteen incidents, including four violence and sexual offences and three anti-social behaviour complaints, took place "on or near" this address. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Laygate
Thirteen incidents, including seven anti-social behaviour cases, are reported to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Sandhaven Promenade
Twelve incidents, including 10 anti-social behaviour complaints, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this address. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Albany Street West
Twelve incidents, including four criminal damage and arsons (classed together) and three violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: Stu Norton