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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.

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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.

Neighbourhood crime statistics & maps

Neighbourhood crime statistics

Neighbourhood crime mapping

Crime Statistics Commentary

In Gateshead South, there has been a 21% decrease in anti-social behaviour compared to the same period last year. The police have responded when we have been told problems are happening and worked with both complainants and offenders to ensure that this anti-social behaviour does not continue by increasing patrols, arresting offenders and getting other agencies such as youth services to interact in potential trouble spots and divert young people away from disorder. We continue to work closely with the council, youth groups and trading standards to deal with underage drinking. We have recently obtained an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) in relation to one youth in the area of Allerdene and worked with Gateshead Housing Company to obtain an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI).  This has helped lead to this reduction in anti-social behaviour.

There has been a 12.4% decrease in crime for 2011/12 relating to 294 less crimes.  This follows the work with the community and partners to target the number of patrols in the area at the times when we have been told the problems are more likely to happen.  Violent crime has seen a reduction of 76 less crimes or 17.4%. Work with the council and other partners have been targeted particularly at alcohol-related violence Offenders and licensed premises are and will continue to be targeted.  We currently have 2 public houses on action plans to ensure that they improve the way that they are run to avoid having a negative impact on the community.
 
Acquisitive crime, which relates to the theft of property, has fallen with house burglaries reducing by 7% or seven ‘break ins’ following extra police patrols and the targeting of suspects.  Can extra vigilance be given to making your property secure, not leaving any valuable on display and reporting any suspicious incidents. We have had two recent burglaries where people have left doors and windows open.  Use Immobilise.com which is a free government website which allows you to record any property which has unique codes, such as mobile phones, pedal cycles or MP3 players.  We as the police can then determine if a person has the property illegally and if they do return it to you the rightful owner as well as prosecuting that person if appropriate.   Even if the person bought the property in good faith, it is usually returned to original user.  Therefore if you are offered anything for sale which you are unsure of, do not buy it as it may be stolen and you can lose it and your money.  Instead report the person to the police.

We rely on the help we get from our local communities to tell us where they are having problems and to give us any information which would help us to tackle the issue.

People can contact their Neighbourhood Policing Teams on 101, extension 69191 or via the Northumbria Police website, www.northumbria.police.uk.