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
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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
Universities warn students to avoid anti-social behaviour during Halloween
Northumbria and Newcastle universities say they have received “a number of complaints” from local residents regarding noise and antisocial behaviour in the community and have warned students not to let behaviour get out of control on Halloween. Newcastle University Student Services sent an email this
How Operation Oak is combating Jesmond’s high anti-social behaviour levels
Operation Oak’s main aim is to tackle student ASB and disorder, in a bid to make safer and quieter areas for residents to live, reports Jack Evans
Number of Metro fines at Jesmond stations drops in 2023
More than 1,000 people received fines for travelling without a ticket at Jesmond and West Jesmond Metro stations in 2023, Jack Evans reports
Newcastle City Council claims some success in curbing Jesmond anti-social behaviour
New data shows a year-on-year drop in incidents dating back to the new academic year, reports Tima Saffan
Jesmond Library hosts cybersecurity event as cybercrime is the largest crime threat for the UK in 2023
Jesmond Library held a cybersecurity event on November 1st as “cybercrime is the largest area of crime in the UK currently,” Lauren Clarke reports
Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer
Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports
Man to appear in court after Jesmond Christmas burglary spree
A man is appearing in court today charged with several Christmas burglaries of Jesmond businesses, Tom Jones writes
Local shop owner names and shames shoplifters online as police are not interested
Jesmond shop owners are trying vigilante justice after frustration at Northumbria Police’s lack of response, Tom Jones reports