The Home Office data, released on its www.police.uk website, shows that the number of offences across Northumbria Police’s Alnwick, Berwick and Morpeth neighbourhoods fell by nearly 100 in September compared to August’s statistics. The Home Office stresses that incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations.
1. St George's Hospital, Morpeth
Fourteen incidents, including six violence and sexual offences (classed together) and four public order offences, are said to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: nop
2. Boundary Drive, Stobhill
Thirteen incidents, including 12 shoplifting reports, are recorded as taking place "on or near" this location. Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. Wansbeck Road, Morpeth
Eight incidents, including four violence and sexual offences (classed together) and two drugs, are said to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Clayport Street, Alnwick
Eight incidents, including six anti-social behaviour cases and two violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: Jane Coltman