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    Danielle Honey

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    Jessica Cromarty

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    Scott Murray

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    Adam Telford

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    Amy Smith

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    Andrew Tai

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    Emily Stennett-Frost

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    Paul Todd

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    Rachel Hutton

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    Robert Pyle

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    Thomas Hewitt

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    Wrekenton - Reducing crime and disorder around Wrekenton High Street as a result of recent thefts from local shops and ASB on Wrekenton High Street.

    Issued 28 January 2026

    Action taken:

    A focused three-month Problem-Oriented Policing plan is in place, with high-visibility patrols, engagement events for residents and businesses, and targeted operations aimed at offenders to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood team has made numerous arrest in relation to prolific shoplifters and have identified several youths involved in ASB sending them on diversionary activities.

    Actioned 21 August 2026

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    Working with our partners to make our communities safer by tackling crime and anti-social behaviour

    Issued 24 June 2025

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    No update available

    Actioned 24 June 2025

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    Protect vulnerable people from serious violent crime

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    Actioned 24 June 2025

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    Prevent harm to individuals and our communities caused by the misuse of drugs and alcohol

    Issued 24 June 2025

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    Actioned 24 June 2025

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    Reduce the harm caused to our communities by organised crime groups

    Issued 24 June 2025

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    Actioned 24 June 2025

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Let's chat: Policing in Wrekenton

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 05 June 2026

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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead

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Low Fell Residents Meeting

6:00PM - 7:30PM, Wed 17 June 2026

Blaydon Room, Gateshead Civic Centre

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Let's Chat: Policing in Wrekenton

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 03 July 2026

Wrekenton Family Hub

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Let's chat: Policing in Wrekenton

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 25 September 2026

Wrekenton Family Hub ( High Street NE9 7JR, (by Lidl)

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Let's Chat: Policing in Wrekenton

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Fri 23 October 2026

Wrekenton Family Hub ( High Street NE9 7JR, (by Lidl)

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