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RegisterIT'S GOOD TO KNOW WE'RE LISTENING
Every three months, the force asks over 8,000 people what they think of Northumbria Police, crime in their area and their confidence in the service provided. This information influences how policing is provided by the force.
The latest results show people across the force area have very similar concerns such as speeding, teenagers hanging around on street corners and inconsiderate parking.
The "It's good to know" campaign aims to improve trust and confidence in the police by reassuring communities that these issues can and will be addressed.
Deputy Chief Constable Sue Sim said: "We have listened and are aware of people's concerns and we want to let people know what we and our partners are doing to make things better.
"It's reassuring that the thousands of people surveyed have no immediate worries about violent crime and many of their concerns focus on 'lifestyle issues' which affect them on a day-to-day basis.
"We do realise though that it's often these smaller issues which can affect people's quality of life - that's why we're working to improve areas.
"Of course, this is not a job for the police alone, so we will continue working with our partners in local authorities, other agencies and our communities to address crime, anti-social behaviour and other neighbourhood issues."
Over the coming weeks billboards and posters will be springing up across the force area, highlighting what is being done in particular areas in response to local concerns.
There will also be adverts in local supermarkets and officers will be out and about in their communities letting people know the action being taken in their neighbourhood.
Some of the issues highlighted include:
"It's good to know that speeding issues are being acted on fast"
"It's good to know that litter is not a throwaway issue"
"It's good to know that graffiti is being wiped out"
