Gateshead
Local news
- Meet officers in Ryton
- 24 May 13
- Police focus on ASB in Birtley
- 24 May 13
- Chopwell residents - have your say
- 23 May 13
- Two men charged with robberies
- 22 May 13
- Arrest made after ornament thefts
- 22 May 13
Local events & meetings
- Local Residents Meeting, 144 Split Crow Road, Gateshead (25 May 13 - 10:00am)
- Local Policing Event, Blaydon Library (25 May 13 - 10:00am)
- Local Policing Event, Stargate Hall (25 May 13 - 10:00am)
- Local Policing Surgery, Lobley Hill Community Centre (28 May 13 - 19:00pm)
- Local Policing Event, Crawcrook Library (01 Jun 13 - 10:00am)
Local Sentencing Outcomes
- Sean Kirby - Convicted of False Trade Description and Supply of Prohibited Goods
- 15 May 13
- Jonathon Ward - Convicted of Driving Without Insurance
- 15 May 13
- Alan Smith - Convicted of Driving Without Insurance
- 15 May 13
- John Keogan - Convicted of Driving while Above the Legal Limit of Alcohol
- 13 May 13
- Janet Livingstone - Convicted of MOT Offences, Vehicle Lighting Defect
- 13 May 13
Your Local Police Station
Gateshead Police Station
High West Street
Gateshead
NE8 1BN
Telephone: 101
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Directions:
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Who's who
Chief Superintendent
Neil Adamson (7089)
Area Commander
It has a population of around 190,000 and includes the large retail and commercial businesses at both Team Valley Trading Estate and MetroCentre. It is crossed by the busy A1 Western by-pass.
As well as policing the urban areas of Gateshead, Felling, and Blaydon, the area command has responsibility for other well-established communities including Birtley and Whickham and the more rural areas of Rowlands Gill and Chopwell.
Find out who's who in the area
Our Commitment
Northumbria Police is committed to tackling crime in your area.
We want to know what your issues are and how we can help solve them.
You can view our commitment to you here.
You can contact us via the 'Feedback' link or you can call the police on:
Call 999 if there is any danger or risk to life or a crime in progress.
Call 101 for non-emergencies.
This is a general number to contact the police and request information or advice.
Text 07786 200 814 for non-emergencies.
Ways To Take Action
There are several ways in which you can get involved in policing your local area: