Community safety

Safer South Tyneside

Police

In an emergency call 999

Your local Neighbourhood Police Officer can be contacted on 03456 043 043

You can report any crime confidentially by calling Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111

Community Wardens

Community Wardens can be contacted between 12:00 noon and 10:30pm, any day, on (0191) 420 3713.

Domestic violence

In an emergency call 999 and ask for the Police. Advice and support is available from:

  • Options: (0191) 456 7577 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
  • Women’s Refuge: (0191) 454 8257 (24hrs)
  • Women’s Health in South Tyneside: (0191) 454 6959 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm)
  • Victim Support: (0191) 454 6198 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm & 1:30-4:30pm)
  • Domestic violence Directory

Anti-social behaviour

The Anti-Social Behaviour Team can be contacted Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm on (0191) 424 7999

Underage drinking

If you are concerned about illegal sales of alcohol, cigarettes or fireworks to children, call 0800 093 5878 (24 hrs)

Fire

In an emergency call 999 Arson Task Force: (0191) 444 1846

Substance misuse

  • National Drug Hotline 0800 77 66 00
  • South Tyneside Drug Action Team: (0191) 496 7963
  • Matrix Young People's Service:  0800 328 1898

South Tyneside Council - Customer Contact  Centre

If you need to report abandoned vehicles, fly tipping or graffiti, you can call the South Tyneside Customer Contact Centre on (0191) 427 7000

Community Safety

For any other issues, contact the Community Safety Team on (0191) 424 7931

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