Crime in Beacon and Bents, South Tyneside
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub Map | Anti-social behaviour: 20Violence and sexual offences: 14Public order: 6 | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 14 |
| On or near Ferry Street Map | Shoplifting: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Franklin Street Map | Shoplifting: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 1 | 5 |
| On or near B1303 Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Fairies Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Shortridge Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
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Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn
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Anti-social behaviour including motorcycle disorder with Temple Park and Cleadon Hills
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
We’re using CCTV, long-lens cameras and drones to identify offenders, while officers issue warnings and seize bikes. We’re also working with partners on tenancy-enforcement where needed. All tactics are carried out by trained staff, and a new Neighbourhood Support Team is being created to strengthen our response to community concerns.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Motorcycle-related disorder
Issued: 19 May 2026
Status Update
Operation Capio is our force's response to motorcycle disorder. Hotspot areas are identified through public and partner agency meetings, making sure we are responding to the problem, areas you have flagged to us. We continue to seize vehicles involved in motorcycle disorder and we are actively working with partners to undertake tenancy action against those causing disorder. Our operations have included use of drones, plain clothes officers and a multi-agency approach including South Tyneside Council staff. We have reviewed our resourcing to tackle these issues and have set up a new neighbourhood support team, who will support with reducing motorcycle disorder.
Actioned: 1 Jul 2026
Motorcycle-related disorder
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
Operation Capio is our force's response to motorcycle disorder. Hotspot areas are identified through public and partner agency meetings, making sure we are responding to the problem, areas you have flagged to us. We continue to seize vehicles involved in motorcycle disorder and we are actively working with partners to undertake tenancy action against those causing disorder. Our operations have included use of drones, plain clothes officers and a multi-agency approach including South Tyneside Council staff. We have reviewed our resourcing to tackle these issues and have set up a new neighbourhood support team, who will support with reducing motorcycle disorder.
Actioned: 1 Jan 2026
Engagement Events
Cleadon, Whitburn and East Boldon Community Area Forum
Other EventExact time and date TBC after local elections.
12:00 AM — 12:00 AM
St Gregory's Church Hall, South Shields.
Cleadon, Whitburn and East Shields Community Area Forum
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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM
St Gregorys Church Hall, South Shields.
Cleadon, Whitburn and East Shields Community Area Forum
Other EventExact date and time TBC after local elections.
12:00 AM — 12:00 AM
St Gregorys Church Hall, South Shields.
Cleadon, Whitburn and East Shields Community Area Forum
Other EventExact time and date TBC following local elections.
12:00 AM — 12:00 AM
St Gregorys Church Hall, South Shields
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