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.
1. Wansbeck Road, Morpeth
Twenty-four incidents, including 15 violence and sexual offences (classed together), are said to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: Other 3rd Party
2. St George's Hospital, Morpeth
Thirteen incidents, including three criminal damage and arsons (classed together) and three public order offences, are said to have taken place "on or near" here. Photo: nop
3. Pottergate, Alnwick
Eleven incidents, including six anti-social behaviour complaints, were reported to have taken place "on or near" this address. Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Scott's Place, Berwick
Ten incidents, including three shoplifting cases and two violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" this street. Photo: Other 3rd Party