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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.

Neighbourhood priorities

Northumbria Police aims to meet our commitment to you.

The following Neighbourhood priorities relate to your area:

1. May 2012: Prevention and detection of retail crime, particularly in North Shields Town Centre, Silverlink and Royal Quays.

“What you told us”

 

There has been a slight increase in reports of crime in retail outlets.

 

“What we are doing about it”

 

Additional uniformed police patrols are being carried out to prevent further offences and provide reassurance to the public.
Officers in plain clothes are carrying out foot and cycle patrols to apprehend offenders.
We are working closely with the retailers to reduce crime and to identify and prosecute offenders.
A proactive approach is being taken by using Stop and Search powers on those suspected of committing a crime.
We are utilising the CCTV systems in the area.

 

“Keeping you informed”

 

A robust Shopwatch scheme in the area has imposed Banning Orders on individuals found guilty of crime.
The Neighbourhood Policing Teams regularly carry out shop visits and offer crime prevention advice.

We aim to work with the local community and would welcome any feedback.

Details of the North Shields Neighbourhood Policing Team and areas of responsibility can be found on the Northumbria Police website.


2. May 2012: Prevention and detection of burglary and other burglaries such as break-ins at sheds, garages and outhouses in the West Chirton and Billy Mill areas.

“What you told us”

 

There has been an increase in the number of reports of burglary and other burglaries such as break-ins at sheds, garages and outhouses in the West Chirton and Billy Mill areas.

 

“What we are doing about it”

 

Additional uniformed police patrols are being carried out to prevent further offences and provide reassurance to the public.
Officers in plain clothes are carrying out foot patrols.

Additional cycle patrols are being carried out in the area.
Stop and Search powers will be robustly used to deal with anyone suspected of committing an offence.


“Keeping you informed”

 

A number of search warrants have been executed.
Officers have been involved in delivering crime prevention leaflets and giving advice to householders.
We aim to work with the local community and would welcome any feedback.

Details of the North Shields Neighbourhood Policing Team and areas of responsibility can be found on the Northumbria Police website.


3. May 2012: Prevention and detection of bike thefts across the sector, particularly at Cobalt Business Park.

“What you told us”

 

There have been a number of reports of bike thefts around the Cobalt Business Park.

 

“What we are doing about it”

 

Additional uniformed police patrols are being carried out to prevent further offences and provide reassurance to the public.

Additional cycle patrols have been carried out in the area.

Police officers have given crime prevention advice to the managers at Cobalt Business Park.

 

“Keeping you informed”

 

An offender has been identified and arrested for bike theft.
We aim to work with the local community and would welcome any feedback.
Details of the North Shields Neighbourhood Policing Team and areas of responsibility can be found on the Northumbria Police website.