Fly-tipping concerns grow ahead of January student move-outs in Jesmond
Fly tipping is back on the increase in Jesmond, which has ignited concern amongst residents
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New efforts by police seek to rebuild public trust in Jesmond
Northumbria Police are taking steps to reconnect with Jesmond residents. Through new community initiatives and monthly drop-in sessions, officers hope to rebuild trust and strengthen ties across the neighbourhood.
Shoplifting surge prompts security warning for Jesmond charity shops
Rising shoplifting in Jesmond has sparked calls for tighter charity shop security, with incidents soaring and police warning the trend is likely to worsen over Christmas.
Jesmond student flat burglar jailed after concerns raised over rising HMO burglaries
A Jesmond burglar is behind bars, but rising student HMO break-ins and newly released police data point to a worrying upward trend across the neighbourhood.
Fears grow among students as burglaries nearly double
Jesmond’s student population has spoken about its worries following a doubling in burglaries in just two months. According to Northumbria Police, 31 burglaries were recorded in July 2025 alone – almost double the 16 reported in May. The sharp rise has left many students uneasy,
‘Filthy’ Jesmond takeaway ‘under new management’ after food safety report suggesting improvement
Jesmond takeaway owners have been prosecuted and fined after inspectors repeatedly found the kitchen in substandard state.
Missing in Jesmond: How police pilot programme brings families back together
It was an ordinary Saturday in Jesmond. On September 21st 2024, the queue outside Local NCL, the Acorn Road coffee shop, was particularly long. Students and families drifted from their homes to Cafe 1901 nearby, squinting at the sight of daylight. Locals buzzed in and out
Jesmond Residents Association warns residents of a spike in vehicle theft
The JRA has warned residents to beware of car thieves after a spate of incidents, Elo Quitmann reports
Pub managers raise concerns about high levels of anti-social behaviour and glass theft
Stolen glasses – and the risk they end up broken on pavements, causing harm to residents – is exercising Jesmond pub owners, reports Elo Quitmann
Residents feel ‘on edge and unsafe’ after Jesmond burglaries
Residents say they feel ‘on edge and unsafe’ after burglaries at their Jesmond properties, Elo Quitmann reports