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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

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

Lonsdale uses social media to get its benches back

The Lonsdale had its benches stolen in twice at the beginning of the current academic year. The pub claimed to have clear CCTV footage of the incident.

Crime numbers drop in Jesmond ahead of COVID-19 changes

Changes are coming to policing across Jesmond. Chloe Weeks has everything you need to know

Suspected thief caught by community support officers in Jesmond

Northumbria Police have praised community support officers (CSOs) in Jesmond for catching a suspected thief last week. Two CSOs were patrolling Jesmond last Wednesday (5th February), following reports that someone was trying to open car doors. The officers approached a teenager who was acting suspiciously

Police increase Operation Oak patrols

The challenge of controlling anti-social behaviour in Jesmond this Christmas has prompted Northumbria Police to step-up its Operation Oak patrols as the party season approaches. Operation Oak is part-funded by Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle. Focused in Jesmond and Heaton where there are