POLICE DETAILS
Northumbria Police - Houghton Neighbourhood

Shoplifting

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour orders are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Anti-Social Behaviour in Houghton and Hetton

The neighbourhood team continue to have increased patrols and presence to deter any anti-social behaviour. We continue to identify offenders which are usually youths and work with the housing providers, anti-social enforcement officers and tenancy department to target repeat offenders. We regularly meet with residents and councillors to ensure we’re gathering intelligence.

Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle Disorder around Penshaw and Mount Pleasant, Shiney Row, Herrington Park and parts of Easington

Days of actions conducted, and further planned, with partners where plain clothes officers and drones are employed to catch and identify perpetrators. Extra resources requested to provide visibility patrols and target offenders. Where possible positive action is taken, with bikes seized, warning notices issued and prosecutions for driving offences. Support from partners such as the Local Authority and Gentoo allow us to also use civil orders and tenancy enforcement.

Shoplifting

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour orders are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Anti-Social Behaviour in Houghton and Hetton

The neighbourhood team continue to have increased patrols and presence to deter any anti-social behaviour. We continue to identify offenders which are usually youths and work with the housing providers, anti-social enforcement officers and tenancy department to target repeat offenders. We regularly meet with residents and councillors to ensure we’re gathering intelligence.

Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle Disorder around Penshaw and Mount Pleasant, Shiney Row, Herrington Park and parts of Easington

Days of actions conducted, and further planned, with partners where plain clothes officers and drones are employed to catch and identify perpetrators. Extra resources requested to provide visibility patrols and target offenders. Where possible positive action is taken, with bikes seized, warning notices issued and prosecutions for driving offences. Support from partners such as the Local Authority and Gentoo allow us to also use civil orders and tenancy enforcement.
Days of action with partners. Target hardening. Short/Med term problem siolving, all underway and this will be progressed through 2026.

Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)

NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle ASB in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB.

Using Civil enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services.

School inputs continue and home visits to parents to inform and educate.

When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends.

Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project.

E-Bikes, Scooters and Motorbike ASB

NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB. Using Civil Enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services. School inputs continue as do home visits to parents to inform and educate. When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends. Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project. OP Capio (the motorcycle disorder taskforce) cover Sunderland and can be used to target hotspot areas with their specialist resources.

Shoplifting/Theft and ASB at Retail Premises

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Prevention through Education and Diverting Behaviour

Achieved through police and partnership inputs to local schools and youth clubs. Working with PolEd, TFC and Youth Workers. Signposting young people to opportunities either social or educational.

Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)

NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle ASB in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB.

Using Civil enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services.

School inputs continue and home visits to parents to inform and educate.

When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends.

Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project.

E-Bikes, Scooters and Motorbike ASB

NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB. Using Civil Enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services. School inputs continue as do home visits to parents to inform and educate. When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends. Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project. OP Capio (the motorcycle disorder taskforce) cover Sunderland and can be used to target hotspot areas with their specialist resources.

Shoplifting/Theft and ASB at Retail Premises

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Prevention through Education and Diverting Behaviour

Achieved through police and partnership inputs to local schools and youth clubs. Working with PolEd, TFC and Youth Workers. Signposting young people to opportunities either social or educational.

E-Bikes, Scooters and Motorcycle Anti-social Behaviour

Neighbourhood Policing Teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB. Using Civil Enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services. School inputs continue as do home visits to parents to inform and educate. When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends. Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project. OP Capio (the motorcycle disorder taskforce) cover Sunderland and can be used to target hotspot areas with their specialist resources.

Shop theft and anti-social behaviour at retail premises

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Prevention through education and diverting behaviour

Achieved through police and partnership inputs to local schools and youth clubs. Working with PolEd, TFC and Youth Workers. Signposting young people to opportunities either social or educational.

Prevention through Education and Diverting Behaviour

Achieved through police and partnership inputs to local schools and youth clubs. Working with PolEd, TFC and Youth Workers. Signposting young people to opportunities either social or educational.

E-Bikes, Scooters and Motorcycle Anti-social Behaviour

Neighbourhood Policing Teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB. Using Civil Enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services. School inputs continue as do home visits to parents to inform and educate. When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends. Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project. OP Capio (the motorcycle disorder taskforce) cover Sunderland and can be used to target hotspot areas with their specialist resources.

Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)

NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle ASB in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB.

Using Civil enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services.

School inputs continue and home visits to parents to inform and educate.

When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends.

Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project.

E-Bikes, Scooters and Motorbike ASB

NPT teams and ALO partnership hub continue to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. We target key locations with patrols supported by partners to prevent and deter young people engaging in ASB. Using Civil Enforcement where ever possible prevents escalation in offending behaviour. We work with Early Help and TFC to refer these young people to education and youth club services. School inputs continue as do home visits to parents to inform and educate. When funding allows the highly successful disorder bus also targets key locations, highlight from both seasonal and emerging trends. Partners such as TWFB also offer divergence opportunities to you people such as The Phoenix Project. OP Capio (the motorcycle disorder taskforce) cover Sunderland and can be used to target hotspot areas with their specialist resources.

Shoplifting/Theft and ASB at Retail Premises

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Shop theft and anti-social behaviour at retail premises

Targeting known offenders and repeat victims. The lists are refreshed on a regular basis so we tackle the right people. Repeat locations offered crime prevention advice. Local neighbourhood officers take responsibility for targeting repeat offenders and repeat victims adopting a problem-solving approach to the issue. A Shopwatch scheme has been set up in Newbottle providing retailers with information sharing on perpetrators and a direct radio link to neighbourhood officers, allowing swift response and apprehension of offenders. Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) are sought for prolific repeat offenders to provide a longer term deterrent.

Prevention through education and diverting behaviour

Achieved through police and partnership inputs to local schools and youth clubs. Working with PolEd, TFC and Youth Workers. Signposting young people to opportunities either social or educational.