Here are 15 people jailed or handed suspended sentences for offences in and around Sunderland during the month.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
5. Wakas Hussain
Hussain, of Tamworth Road, Arthurs Hill, Newcastle, pleaded guilty to theft from employer and was sentenced to 12 months suspended for two years with a community order and 200 hours unpaid work. Photo: NOP
6. Liam Rolfe
Rolfe, 30, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to robbery and having a bladed article. Judge Julie Clemitson said he posed "a risk to other people" and sentenced him to four years behind bars with a two year extended licence period Photo: NOP
7. Elliott Stables
Stables, 29, of Finsbury Street, Sunderland, admitted wounding with intent and theft and was sentenced to five years and four months in jail Photo: NOP
8. Cameron McNay
McNay, 23, of Ocean Road South in Sunderland, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and intimidation of a witness and was sentenced to five years and two months Photo: NOP