Official statistics, published by the Home Office on its www.police.uk website, cover June 2020 and show a fall of nearly 300 reported incidents compared to May. Incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named addresses.
1. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre
Thirty-four incidents, including 21 shoplifting cases and six violence and sexual offences (classed together), are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
2. York Road
Twenty-eight incidents, including 13 violence and sexual offences (classed together) and three thefts, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Ellison Street
Twenty-six incidents, including shoplifting offences, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Willow Grove
Twenty-four incidents, including 19 shoplifting offences, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid