Operated by: Northumbria Police

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Sunderland has extensive, well-established residential communities and business districts, including the Nissan complex. We have police bases in Washington, Southwick, the city centre, Farringdon and Houghton-le-Spring. The Area Command is also home to our Mounted Unit.

Contact Details

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Current Priorities

Issue

Youth anti-social behaviour around The Galleries bus station and Concord Front Street

Action

We’re carrying out patrols of key locations with partners, including Sunderland Council and Gentoo Housing. Partners are supporting officers to engage with young people and parents to divert them away from offending.

Issue

Vehicle crime

Action

Op Dreyfus is set up to tackle these issues in which officers have specific targets set to disrupt offenders and prevent further offending.

Issue

Shoplifting

Action

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue.