Bridges Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Bridges, localized within gateshead.
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12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near West Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Anti-social behaviour: 5Shoplifting: 4 | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 5Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 2 | 16 |
| On or near Charles Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 1Other crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near King James Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Ripon Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Overhill Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Ann Street Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other theft: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Coatsworth Court Map | Other theft: 2 | 2 |
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Local Policing
Leam Lane, Wardley, Heworth, Felling and Bill Quay (Gateshead East)
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Local Priorities
Reducing crime and disorder around Wrekenton High Street as a result of recent thefts from local shops and ASB on Wrekenton High Street.
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
A focused three-month Problem-Oriented Policing plan is underway, with high-visibility patrols, engagement events for residents and businesses, and targeted operations aimed at offenders to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Anti-social behaviour in residential properties across Gateshead East
Issued: 19 Oct 2025
Status Update
Closure orders are now imposed on problematic premises whilst dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices have been used to disrupt those responsible. 11 properties have been subject to full or partial closure order with homes repossessed by the landlord or housing association. We undertake patrols at all closed properties, and anyone found breaching the order is arrested and charged.
Actioned: 16 Oct 2025
Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Sheraton & Fewster Square, Leam Lane
Issued: 19 Oct 2025
Status Update
A three-month Problem-Oriented Policing plan is underway, with targeted days of action, high-visibility patrols, and resident engagement events. We are also using closure orders and injunctions to target offenders and reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Motorcycle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Gateshead East
Issued: 29 Aug 2025
Status Update
We take days of action with targeted patrols using community intelligence, police motorcycle unit and supported by helicopter and drone capability to deter and track down ASB bikes.
Actioned: 26 Feb 2026
Protecting vulnerable people at risk of urban street gangs on the Sunderland Road Poets Estate
Issued: 24 Jun 2025
Status Update
Working with the Council to safeguard vulnerable tenants by providing rehousing options for those at risk of urban street gang cuckooing.
Actioned: 24 Jun 2025
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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead
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Edberts House, St Edmund's Drive, Gateshead
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