The Home Office data, published on its www.police.uk website, has revealed the ten streets where crime was reported most in South Tyneside in April.
All incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations in April 2023.
The most prevalant crime reported across the whole area was violence and sexual offences with 261 cases, followed closely by anti-social behaviour.
1. Shrewsbury Terrace
Shrewsbury Terrace had 50 reported crimes for April: 47 cases of shoplifting, one anti-social behaviour, one public order and one other.
2. Ocean Road
Ocean Road had 43 crimes reported in April: 10 reports of shoplifting, 12 of anti-social behaviour, two of other theft, five of criminal damage and arson, two public orders and 12 other.
3. Binchester Street
Binchester Street had 17 crimes reported in April: 14 reports of shoplifting, two violence and sexual offences and one criminal damage and arson.
4. Fowler Street
Fowler Street had 13 crimes reported: Seven violence and sexual offences, two drugs related, two public orders and two other.