15 locations with most crime reported across Washington and Houghton, according to latest figures

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Published 22nd Jul 2024, 16:00 GMT

The 15 places where most crime was reported across Houghton and Washington during May have been revealed by new figures.

The Home Office data, published on its www.police.uk website, covers Northumbria Police’s Houghton and Washington policing neighbourhoods.

All incidents were reported 'in or near' these locations during May 2024.

April’s figures are available here.

There were 20 incidents, including 18 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location

1. Moorside, Albany

There were 20 incidents, including 18 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location | Google Maps

There were 17 incidents, including five violence or sexual offences, reported 'in or near' this location

2. Marlborough Road, Sulgrave

There were 17 incidents, including five violence or sexual offences, reported 'in or near' this location | Google Maps

There were 16 incidents, including 10 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location

3. Galleries Bus Station

There were 16 incidents, including 10 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location | Google Maps

There were 15 incidents, including 13 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location

4. Victoria Road, Concord

There were 15 incidents, including 13 shoplifting offences, reported 'in or near' this location | Google Maps

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