These are the 12 areas in and around Wearside with the highest coronavirus rates recorded between Thursday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 16, according to official data.
The case rate takes into account the number of people living in each area compared to the number of people who have tested positive for the virus and are measured by 100,000 people.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two). Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Barnes Park
The case rate is 481.2 per 100,000 people - the highest in and around Wearside. 29 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk
2. West Boldon
The case rate is 356.7 per 100,000 people. 22 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Whitburn and Marsden
The case rate is 346.4 per 100,000 people. 27 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Ryhope
The case rate is 272.1 per 100,000 people. 25 cases were recorded in the area in seven days. Photo: coronavirus.data.gov.uk