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    Motorcycle disorder in Winlaton, Chopwell, Ryton

    Issued 18 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council to jointly visit offenders. High visibility patrols conducted at key times alongside police drone deployments. We're educating the public on how to report the disorder and what information should be shared.

    Actioned 26 June 2026

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    Acquisitive crime including shoplifting

    Issued 18 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and retail premises in the area to identify offenders. Consultation with local community groups. Officers make use of Criminal Behaviour Orders and Civil Injunctions.

    Actioned 26 June 2026

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    Anti-social behaviour in Winlaton and Blaydon

    Issued 18 June 2026

    Action taken:

    Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and local residents in the area to identify those responsible. Officers hold consultation with local community groups. We disrupt offenders by making use of dispersal notices and community protection notices.

    Actioned 26 June 2026

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Ryton, Crawcrook, Clara Vale & Greenside Neighbourhood Watch

7:00PM - 8:30PM, Tue 21 July 2026

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Chopwell Community Centre

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Chopwell Community Centre

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Chopwell Community Centre

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Let's chat: policing in Chopwell

11:00AM - 11:30AM, Tue 29 September 2026

Chopwell Community Centre

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Let's chat: policing in Chopwell

11:00AM - 11:30AM, Tue 27 October 2026

Chopwell Community Centre

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11:00AM - 11:30AM, Tue 24 November 2026

Chopwell Community Centre

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