Operated by: Northumbria Police
https://soh.northumbria.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/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.
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Current Priorities
Issue
Motorcycle disorder in Winlaton and Chopwell
Action
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council to jointly visiting offenders. High visibility patrols conducted at key times alongside police drone deployments. We highlight through events all the ways to report motorcycle disorder.
Issue
Acquisitive crime including shoplifting across all wards
Action
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.
Issue
Anti-social behaviour in Winlaton and Blaydon
Action
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and local residents in the area to identify the persons responsible. Officers hold consultation with local community groups. We disrupt offenders by making use of dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices.
Upcoming Events
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting Chopwell
A chance to meet with neighbourhood officers to discuss your neighbourhood watch scheme.
Where: Chopwell Community Centre
When: 16 September 2025 at 19:00 - 16 September 2025 at 20:00
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: Chopwell Community Centre, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne
When: 30 September 2025 at 11:00 - 30 September 2025 at 12:00
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: Chopwell Community Centre, Derwent Street, Chopwell Newcastle Upon Tyne
When: 28 October 2025 at 11:00 - 28 October 2025 at 12:00
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: Chopwell Community Centre, Derwent Street, Chopwell Newcastle Upon Tyne
When: 25 November 2025 at 11:00 - 25 November 2025 at 12:00