Your local team
Your local policing team is made up of dedicated neighbourhood officers and community support officers.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.
Crimes and priorities
Top reported crimes
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
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Violence and sexual offences
56 -
Anti-social behaviour
52 -
Criminal damage and arson
20 -
Shoplifting
19
Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 151 | 8.2% |
| May 2025 | 202 | 10.9% |
| Jun 2025 | 179 | 9.7% |
| Jul 2025 | 169 | 9.2% |
| Aug 2025 | 158 | 8.6% |
| Sep 2025 | 156 | 8.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 192 | 10.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 164 | 8.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 154 | 8.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 59 | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 102 | 5.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 159 | 8.6% |