Anti-social behaviour at the Transport Hub in North Shields town centre

We’re tackling neighbourhood anti-social behaviour through early identification of offenders, problem solving, partnership and proactive patrols. The neighbourhood team now have a police workspace within the main hub that is shared with our Community Protection team to ensure a visible presence is maintained offering reassurance to all service users.

Shop theft in North Shields town centre

Identify and disrupt volume crime offenders causing highest harm by use of stop and search powers, partnerships and enforcement orders - several community behaviour orders have been granted to curb the issues.

Serious violence in North Shields town centre

Prevention of violence and disorder through proactive patrols, partnerships and intelligence development - Project Shield patrols now operate in the town centre with partners and officers dedicated to the key hot spots.