Operated by: Northumbria Police
https://soh.northumbria.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/Northumberland is one of the largest counties to police in England and Wales in terms of square miles. Save for the south east corner it is a largely rural county. We have police bases in Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Prudhoe and Hexham.
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Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-social behaviour and retail crime in Ashington Town Centre
Action
We work closely with partners, sharing intelligence, targeting those causing harm and deploying our resources in hotspot areas to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence. This is supported by joint visits, ASB warning letters being issued to those responsible and Community Protection Warning and Notices. We are proactively using dispersal orders and preventative court orders like Criminal Behaviour Orders. Housing and tenancy enforcement visits are also conducted with partners. This collaborative approach has assisted in seeing a reduction in shoplifting offences compared to last year.
Issue
Drug supply and serious violence
Action
We’re engaging with the local community and working closely with partners to share and develop intelligence in order to target those who are causing the most harm in the community. We have executed several drug warrants across Ashington, Newbiggin and Lynemouth to disrupt this criminal activity which will continue. We also take enforcement action using closure orders and tenancy enforcement with partner agencies.
Upcoming Events
Police Drop-in session
Police drop in event with Bernicia, Northumberland County Council for residents to come and discuss any issues/concerns in the area.
Where: The Hive East Lea Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 17 September 2025 at 13:00 - 17 September 2025 at 15:00
Cuppa with a Coppa
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: Newbiggin Sports Centre Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 23 September 2025 at 18:30 - 23 September 2025 at 19:30
Neighbourhood Officer Walkabout
Neighbourhood officers will be on a walkabout with a focus on untidy properties and the environment.
Where: Second Avenue and Third Avenue, Ashington
When: 30 September 2025 at 00:00 - 30 September 2025 at 00:00
Heart of Hirst Drop-in session
Drop-in meeting about the Hirst Masterplan for redeveloping the area, please come along and chat to your local neighbourhood officers.
Where: 83 Beatrice Street Ashington
When: 30 September 2025 at 09:00 - 30 September 2025 at 12:00
Heart of Hirst Drop-in session
Drop-in meeting about the Hirst Masterplan for redeveloping the area, please come along and chat to your local neighbourhood officers.
Where: 83 Beatrice Street Ashington
When: 7 October 2025 at 09:00 - 7 October 2025 at 12:00
Cuppa with a Coppa
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: The Bothy Laburnum Terrace Ashington
When: 8 October 2025 at 14:00 - 8 October 2025 at 16:00
Police Drop-in session
Police drop in event with Bernicia, Northumberland County Council for residents to come and discuss any issues/concerns in the area.
Where: The Hive East Lea Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 14 October 2025 at 13:00 - 14 October 2025 at 15:00
Cuppa with a Coppa
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: The Bothy Laburnum Terrace Ashington
When: 6 November 2025 at 14:00 - 6 November 2025 at 16:00
Police Drop-in session
Police drop in event with Bernicia, Northumberland County Council for residents to come and discuss any issues/concerns in the area.
Where: The Hive East Lea Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 10 November 2025 at 13:00 - 10 November 2025 at 15:00
Cuppa with a Coppa
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: Newbiggin Sports Centre Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 13 November 2025 at 09:30 - 13 November 2025 at 10:30
Police Drop-in session
Police drop in event with Bernicia, Northumberland County Council for residents to come and discuss any issues/concerns in the area.
Where: The Hive East Lea Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 4 December 2025 at 13:00 - 4 December 2025 at 15:00
Police Drop-in session
Police drop in event with Bernicia, Northumberland County Council for residents to come and discuss any issues/concerns in the area.
Where: The Hive East Lea Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 6 January 2026 at 13:00 - 6 January 2026 at 15:00
Cuppa with a Coppa
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: Newbiggin Sports Centre Newbiggin by the Sea
When: 13 January 2026 at 18:30 - 13 January 2026 at 19:30