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.
13. Chantry Place, Morpeth
Seven incidents, including three public order cases, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Other 3rd Party
14. Overall picture
The total number of reported crimes in the Alnwick, Berwick and Morpeth policing neighbourhoods - including ongoing, completed and discontinued investigations - was 812 in August 2020. This compares to 683 in August 2019. Photo: Stu Norton
15. Notes
The Home Office stresses on its www.police.uk website that locations "are only an approximation of where the actual crimes occurred, they are not the exact locations" and that incidents may on occasion have taken place "within a 1 mile radius". Photo: Stu Norton
16. How to contact Northumbria Police
Ring 999 in emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies. An emergency is classed as: "Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now." Photo: Dave Thompson