Our mission to tackle anti-social behaviour across the North East is working
The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has given an update on tackling anti-social behaviour in the region.
Susan Dungworth, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has welcomed latest figures that show targeted action in priority locations across the Force area has delivered a 32% reduction in anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The same quarterly figures also show that the region’s transport network has fallen by 38%, compared to the same period during the previous year.
Both of these reductions have been achieved with the help of 8,465 additional hours of police and partner patrols funded through Project Shield.
During Quarter 2 alone, Shield teams made 67 arrests, conducted 113 stop and searches, used 13 ASB powers, undertook 39,925 engagements and seized 13 weapons.
Project Shield brings together Northumbria Police, British Transport Police, Nexus, Stagecoach and all six local authorities to address the root causes of ASB and tackle serious violence.
The Northumbria PCC said: “Our mission to tackle anti-social behaviour is working — and these figures prove it.
“People told us they wanted more visibility; more action and more results.
“That’s exactly what Project Shield is delivering; great ASB reductions in our targeted areas, particularly on our transport.
“Residents have been telling me they feel safer because they’re seeing more uniforms out and about and retailers, I’ve been speaking to have said they’ve noticed improvements too.
“For me, this is targeted neighbourhood policing at its best.
“Since launching Project Shield, we’ve seen it go from strength to strength, and it shows how we are putting my Police and Crime Plan for safer streets and stronger communities into action – working together to tackle things like ASB and serious violence.”
The PCC has also looked ahead to next year as she looks to build on the progress made throughout 2025.
She added: “These are strong results to end the year on, and I want us to keep going further: continuing to cut crime, strengthening our partnership work, and improving how safe people feel in every neighbourhood.
“People want more of this — and I look forward to continuing to monitor the project’s progress into the new year.”