August’s statistics, released on the www.police.uk website, cover Northumbria Police’s Alnwick, Berwick and Morpeth neighbourhoods and indicate that the overall number of cases has risen by around a fifth compared to 12 months previously. The Home Office stresses that incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations. July’s hot spots are available here.
9. Glendale, Amble
Seven incidents, including five anti-social behaviour complaints, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Other 3rd Party
10. Highcliffe, Berwick
Seven incidents, including four violence and sexual offences (classed together), are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Other 3rd Party
11. Union Brae, Berwick
Seven incidents, including four violence and sexual offences (classed together), were said to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Other 3rd Party
12. North Street, Amble
Seven incidents, including four violence and sexual offences (classed together) and three anti-social behaviour complaints, were reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Other 3rd Party