The Home Office data, published on its https://www.police.uk/ website, covers Northumbria Police’s West Shields and Riverside; East Shields, Cleadon and Whitburn and Jarrow and Hebburn policing neighbourhoods.
All incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations in March 2026.
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5. Ferry Street, South Shields
There were 15 offences, including five for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in March 2026. | Google Maps
6. Shrewsbury Terrace, South Shields
There were 13 offences, with all 13 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in March 2026. | Google Maps
7. Asda Cafe, Boldon Colliery
There were 12 offences, including six for anti-social behaviour, reported in or around this location in March 2026. | Google Maps
8. York Avenue, Jarrow
There were 11 offences, including six for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in March 2026. | Google Maps