North Shields — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Northumbria Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
North Tyneside is a mix of urban areas combined with award-winning coastline. North Tyneside is the location of our force headquarters in Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend. There are also other police bases in North Shields and Whitley Bay
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Northumbria Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
554 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (626): ▼ 72 (12%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences139 · 25%
- Shoplifting120 · 22%
- Anti-social behaviour113 · 20%
- Criminal damage and arson37 · 7%
- Public order32 · 6%
- Burglary31 · 6%
- Other theft26 · 5%
- Vehicle crime26 · 5%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
222 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified209 · 94%
- Awaiting court outcome10 · 5%
- Unable to prosecute suspect2 · 1%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 0%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Youth related ASB - Town Centre and Transport Hub
We’re increasing high-visibility patrols across North Shields to tackle anti-social behaviour, with particular attention on areas affected by motorcycle-related disorder. Our officers are regularly deploying to local hotspot locations to deter offending, provide reassurance, and respond quickly to community concerns. We’re working closely with partners—including the local authority, housing teams and community wardens—to identify offenders and put long-term solutions in place. Targeted operations are also being carried out to locate and seize illegally ridden or unregistered motorcycles linked to disorder. We will continue engaging with residents, businesses, and community groups to gather information and ensure our activity remains focused on what matters most to the people of North Shields
Set: 2026-06-25
Violence Against Womens & Girls (VAWG)
Public Safety: Increase presence around pubs, bars, and late-night venues during weekends. Transport Safety: Work with taxi firms and public transport providers to ensure safe travel options. Prevention: Deploy officers in hotspot areas to deter assaults and anti-social behaviour / "Ask For Angela" Campaign.
Set: 2026-06-21
Retail Crime with violence
Prevention: Increase high-visibility patrols in retail areas, especially during peak shopping times. Partnership with Businesses: Work with local retailers to implement crime prevention measures (CCTV, staff training, reporting protocols). Targeted Offender Disruption: Identify and monitor prolific shoplifters and organised retail crime groups. Ensure approptiate charges and sentencing for suspects where violence is used
Set: 2026-06-22
Public events & surgeries
Coppers in the Hub
2026-07-20 · North Shields transport Hub
Come and meet neighbourhood officers PC Anderson and PCSO Neal and let us know about issues that are impacting the place you call home, get crime prevention advice, and find out more about the work we're doing to keep your communities safe.
Coppers in the Hub
2026-07-29 · North Shields Transport Hub
Meet local neighbourhood officers PC Anderson and PCSO Neal and let us know about issues that are impacting the place you call home, get crime prevention advice, and find out more about the work we're doing to keep your communities safe.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Station (station)North Shields Police Station Upper Pearson Street North Shields NE30 1AB, NE30 1AB
Nearby teams in Northumbria Police
- Riverside and West Shields
- Wallsend
- Whitley Bay
- Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn
- Hebburn and Jarrow
- Byker and Walker
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Northumbria Police.