Operated by: Northumbria Police
https://soh.northumbria.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/Home of the Great North Run, the largest town in the area is South Shields. South Tyneside's population is largely centred around the riverside towns of Jarrow and Hebburn. Our primary police base for the area is Millbank.
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Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle disorder in Temple Park, Cleadon Hills
Action
We’re using a range of measures from CCTV, long lens cameras and drones to tackle the issue. Our officers are issuing warning notices whilst seizing bikes from offenders. We’re working with partners on tenancy enforcement measures.
Issue
Shop theft
Action
South Tyneside Area Command have initiated changes into shop theft protocols, implemented further resourcing to tackle this ongoing crime trend, targeted prolific offenders, obtained Community Behaviour Orders on shop theft nominals and continue to progress others. Since October 2024 South Tyneside Area command have seen offenders sentenced by the courts to over 10 years’ worth of custodial sentences linked to prolific offenders.
Upcoming Events
Let's chat: policing in West Shields, Cleadon and East Boldon
An informal session to speak to local officers about policing where you live. Share your feedback, suggestions and concerns while finding out more about how we're cracking down on crime in your area.
Where: Location TBC
When: 24 July 2025 at 10:00 - 24 July 2025 at 12:00
Let's chat: policing in East Shields and Whitburn
An informal session to speak to local officers about policing where you live. Share your feedback, suggestions and concerns while finding out more about how we're cracking down on crime in your area.
Where: Location TBC
When: 11 September 2025 at 10:00 - 11 September 2025 at 12:00
Let's chat: policing in West Shields, Cleadon and East Boldon
An informal session to speak to local officers about policing where you live. Share your feedback, suggestions and concerns while finding out more about how we're cracking down on crime in your area.
Where: Location TBC
When: 2 October 2025 at 10:00 - 2 October 2025 at 12:00
Let's chat: policing in East Shields and Whitburn
An informal session to speak to local officers about policing where you live. Share your feedback, suggestions and concerns while finding out more about how we're cracking down on crime in your area.
Where: Location TBC
When: 16 October 2025 at 10:00 - 16 October 2025 at 12:00