Anti-social behaviour in community falls by 28%
The number of anti-social behaviour reports in a North East community have been cut by almost a third – as officers hail partnership working for helping to produce the reduction.
Anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside area command area is down by 28 per cent in the first five months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024.
A total of 621 fewer reports in the area has seen ASB fall by 31 per cent in North Shields and 30 per cent in Killingworth.
There has also been a 29 per cent drop in incidents in the Wallsend area and Whitley Bay meanwhile has seen the number of reports fall by just under a fifth at 19 per cent.
Neighbourhood policing teams have played a crucial role in the reduction, with regular visible patrols carried out as well as community engagement with the public.
Trusted officers and staff who have a greater understanding of the area they cover helps the Force to better tackle the issues that matter most to people.
Speaking about the figures, Chief Inspector David Morrison, of Northumbria Police’s North Tyneside Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “These are a fantastic set of results and testament to the hard work that is going on across the area command from our officers.
“I’d also like to pay tribute to those in our partner organisations, who we work so closely with on a range of initiatives.
“We know it is a minority in our communities who are involved in anti-social behaviour but also recognise the wider impact this can have and we are dedicated to tackling crime and also preventing incidents before they occur.
“Our partnership working, which brings together ourselves, North Tyneside Council, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and Nexus, has been instrumental in tackling issues around ASB in North Tyneside, responding to the public’s concerns around this area and taking the appropriate action.
“We also carry out Operation Apollo patrols to target those carrying out vehicle-related crime and ASB, seizing vehicles and making arrests where we can.
“Rest assured, we remain fully focused on our efforts in this area and are committed to dealing with any issues which arise.”
Chief Insp Morrison added: “To the public, please continue to work with us and if you do have concerns get in touch so that we can build on our existing intelligence picture and plan activity accordingly.
“Together, we can keep our area a safe and friendly place for those who live here and others who enjoy visiting.”
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Anyone with concerns around anti-social behaviour can send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force website.
For those unable to make contact via those ways, call 101.