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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. Alcohol Related Youth Disorder

What you told us 

During January, 2012 we held a number of forums and meetings across the Sector which showed alcohol related anti-social behaviour continues to be a problem for residents across various locations throughout the Ashington area.  Station Road, Ashington in particular was highlighted to be a priority.

What we are doing about it

Throughout January and continuing into February, Officers from the Ashington Neighbourhood Policing Team have been giving inputs to local schools about the impact of this issue on the local community.

Weekly meetings are held with Northumberland Community Safety Department and statutory landlords, where offenders are discussed and action is taken to deter further offending.  In January we have extended two Acceptable Behaviour Agreements.

Throughout January and February, Operation 'Street Safe' will take place in conjunction with Social Services to identify young people who find themselves in a vulnerable position due in many cases to drinking on the street.  Officers have taken a number of young people into Police protection this month, handing individuals over to the care of Social Services until they can be handed back to the care of their parent or guardian.

Keeping you informed 

Since the beginning of January, Officers have sent eleven letters to parents highlighting their children's involvement in anti-social behaviour.

We have continued to visit all Off-Licence premises outlining their responsibility in reducing alcohol related anti-social behaviour and the consequences if they sell alcohol to underage customers.

In January we have continued to send Community Messages, which is a way of passing up to date information about incidents and crimes in your area.


2. Metal Theft

What you told us

Reports of thefts of metal have continued throughout January, albeit on a much reduced scale.  Metal theft is not just an Ashington issue, it is a problem on both a regional and national level.

What we are doing about it

In January, 2012 we have continued our boiler marking scheme, where empty premises are identified and all metal within that property is marked.

We are continuing to stop vehicles as part of Operation 'Coin'.  All stopped vehicles are checked along with the drivers and any offences are dealt with.

Over the coming months we intend to work closely with partners in VOSA and Customs and Excise to continue to root out illegitimate collectors.



Keeping you informed 

We would like anyone who would like to participate in our boiler marker scheme to contact us on 101 extension 61624 or via e-mail at Ashington NPTmailbox@northumbria.police.pnn.co.uk

We will continue to use the sentencing outcomes page to highlight offenders of this type of offence who are dealt with at court.