Here are 20 people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in and around Sunderland during the month.
They all pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
13. Wayne Corbriette
Corbriette, 51, of Tynedale Road, Sunderland, admitted arson being reckless to whether life would be endangered. Mr Recorder Alistair MacDonald KC sentenced him to two years and nine months behind bars Photo: NOP
14. Michael Hawthorne
Hawthorne, 40, of High Street East, Sunderland, admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempted to meet a child following sexual grooming and arranging a sexual offence with a child, assault and witness intimidation. Judge Tim Gittins sentenced him to three years and 11 months behind bars and ordered him to sign the sex offenders register and abide by a sexual harm prevention order for life Photo: NOP
15. Danielle McKenzie
McKenzie, 30, of Premier Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, admitted assault and was sentenced to 22 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation requirements Photo: NOP
16. Joanne Anderson
Anderson, 51, of Summerhill, Sunderland, admitted fraud by false representation and was sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation requirements and a four-month curfew Photo: NOP