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Heaton man jailed for sexual assault
02:00 26/06/2026A man from Heaton has been jailed for seven years for a sexual assault in North Tyneside.
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Thief jailed and officers recover bike stolen during charity challenge
04:00 12/03/2026A shameless thief has been jailed – after determined officers recovered a bike stolen during a charity challenge. Garry Lee, a Learning Support Assistant at Percy Hedley Foundation's Northern Counties School in Jesmond, had been raising money to fund a once in a lifetime trip for ten students.
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Man jailed for murder in Newcastle
15:30 21/11/2025Craig Howse has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering Newcastle man Michael Craig.
Murder investigation launched after man dies in Newcastle
20:00 06/03/2025Officers have launched a murder investigation after a man sadly died following a suspected assault in Newcastle.
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Prolific shoplifter banned from setting foot inside retail park
12:03 21/06/2024A persistent shoplifter has been banned from setting foot inside a Tyneside retail park and other stores in a bid to halt his prolific offending after officers secured an order.
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Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026
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Shoplifting
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Violence and sexual offences
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Anti-social behaviour
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Vehicle crime
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 437 | 10% |
| Aug 2025 | 379 | 8.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 430 | 9.8% |
| Oct 2025 | 461 | 10.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 364 | 8.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 326 | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 120 | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 279 | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 371 | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 379 | 8.7% |
| May 2026 | 424 | 9.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 406 | 9.3% |