Operated by: Northumbria Police

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As well as policing more urban areas in the town centre and its nearby suburbs, we also police more rural areas of country parkland and woodland to the west of Gateshead. Our police bases in Gateshead are located in Whickham, in the town centre and in the Metro Centre shopping complex.

Contact Details

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Current Priorities

Issue

Street begging on Durham Road, Low Fell

Action

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and retail premises in the area to identify those responsible. We have consulted with local community groups to understand the impact and as a result, high visibility patrols are being conducted at key times. Policing tools such as dispersal notices and community protection notices have resulted in the removal of street beggars.

Issue

Serious violence linked to a premises in Birtley

Action

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council has led to a successful closure order being issued to prevent further serious crime and disorder occurring. The premises is now under new ownership and improved management, allowing for its safe use by local communities.