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Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026

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    192

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Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
Sep 2025 705 9.4%
Oct 2025 746 10%
Nov 2025 682 9.1%
Dec 2025 608 8.1%
Jan 2026 225 3%
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    Shop Theft

    Issued 13 October 2026

    Action taken:

    We have strengthened our response to shop theft by updating protocols, increasing resources, and focusing on the most prolific offenders. Since October 2024, offenders linked to this crime trend have received more than 20 years in custodial sentences. Recent success has seen prolific offenders charged with numerous offences and sentances obtained of 21 / 22 and 30 weeks undreds of offences and in July a prison sentence of 30 weeks . We have recently charged one prolific offender with over 70 shoptheft offences . Although shop theft continues to rise , we continue to prioritise prolific offenders .

    Actioned 14 October 2026

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    Anti-social behaviour (ASB) in South Shields Town Centre and Interchange

    Issued 13 October 2026

    Action taken:

    Police and South Tyneside Council are working together to tackle crime and disorder in South Shields Town Centre. Joint patrols and targeted action have reported ASB over a 12month period of -2%. We have identified a small cohort of youths and adults who we believe are the catalyst for the majority of the ASB within the Town Centre. Specific multi-agency operations are being undertaken which includes the enforcement and supportive elements to tackle this ASB. Current activity has seen a joint approach with South Tyneside Council. This approach has resulted in 30 community protection warnings issued, 11 community protection notices issued for those who have not adhered to the warnings , and 2 criminal behaviour orders obtained via the Court system. Our partnership remains committed to keeping the area safe.

    Actioned 14 October 2026

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Riverside & West Shields community area forum

5:30PM - 7:00PM, Tue 27 October 2026

Council Chamber, South Shields Town Hall , Westoe Road

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Police Engagement Van 

10:00AM - 2:00PM, Wed 02 December 2026

King Street, South Shields 

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Police Engagement Van 

10:00AM - 2:00PM, Thu 03 December 2026

King Street, South Shields 

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Riverside & West Shields community area forum

5:30PM - 7:00PM, Tue 15 December 2026

Reception Room, South Shields Town Hall, Westoe Road

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Riverside & West Shields community area forum

5:30PM - 7:00PM, Tue 16 February 2027

Reception Room , South Shields Town Hall , Westoe Road

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