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.
13. Burrow Street
Ten incidents, including four public order offences, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this street. Photo: Stu Norton
14. Temple Street
Ten incidents, including six violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" this street. Photo: Stu Norton
15. 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
16. Overall picture
The overall number of crimes reported in Northumbria Police's three South Tyneside neighbourhoods during June was 1,788. This compares to 1,937 in May. Reports include ongoing, completed and discontinued investigations. Photo: Stu Norton