Operated by: Northumbria Police

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As well as policing more urban areas in the town centre and its nearby suburbs, we also police more rural areas of country parkland and woodland to the west of Gateshead. Our police bases in Gateshead are located in Whickham, in the town centre and in the Metro Centre shopping complex.

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Protecting vulnerable people at risk of urban street gangs on the Sunderland Road Poets Estate

Action

Working with the council to rehouse vulnerable tenants at risk of urban street gang cuckooing.

Issue

Anti-social behaviour on Sunderland Road Poets Estate

Action

High vis patrols and dispersal orders used regularly to prevent crime and ASB.

Issue

Anti-social behaviour in residential properties

Action

10 properties subject to full or partial closure order with homes repossessed by landlord or housing association. We undertake patrols and tasking at all closed properties, and anyone found breaching is arrested and charged.
Closure orders are now imposed on problematic premises whilst dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices have been used to disrupt those responsible.

Issue

Motorcycle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Gateshead East

Action

We take days of action with targeted patrols using community intelligence and seized the quad bikes supported by helicopter and drone capability to deter and track down ASB bikes.

Issue

Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Sheraton Leam Lane

Action

Ongoing 3 month Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) plan with targeted days of action, visible patrols, resident engagement events, whilst also utilising closure orders and injunctions to target offenders to reduce crime and ASB.

Upcoming Events

Drop-in Session

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

Where: Leam Lane Family Hub, Cotemede, Leam Lane, Gateshead, United Kingdom

When: 8 October 2025 at 18:00 - 8 October 2025 at 19:00

Drop-in Session

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

Where: Edberts House, 17-23 St Edmunds Drive, High Lanes, Gateshead

When: 9 October 2025 at 15:30 - 9 October 2025 at 16:30

Drop-in Session

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

Where: Larkspur House, Beacon Lough East, Gateshead

When: 10 October 2025 at 18:00 - 10 October 2025 at 19:00

Drop-in Session

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

Where: Pelaw Library, Library Joicey Street, Pelaw

When: 19 November 2025 at 18:00 - 19 November 2025 at 19:00