These neighbourhoods have the highest levels of drug related crimes according to data.
The figures are provided by Local Insights using Northumbria Police’s crime numbers, which break down criminal offences reported into specific neighbourhoods each month.
This gallery will focus on December 2025 - the latest data available.
We have listed the neighbourhoods in the region with the largest number of reported drug offences in the gallery below.
All photos are for illustrative purposes only and figures do not refer to any individual buildings or streets.
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Nottinghamshire Police Photo: Nottinghamshire Police
2. North Shields
There were 15 drug offences reported here in December. | North Tyneside Council Photo: North Tyneside Council
3. Blyth
Slightly north of the North Tyneside area, Blyth saw 15 drug incidents reported across December. Photo: Gemma Marriner
4. Byker and Walker
There were 14 drug offences reported here in December. | Google