The Home Office data, released on its www.police.ukwebsite, is for December 2020 with all incidents said to have taken place “on or near” named locations. November 2020's crime hot spots across the town can be viewed here.
1. Laburnum Street
Thirty-three incidents, including 16 shoplifting cases, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Melrose Street
Seventeen incidents, including seven anti-social behaviour cases and five violence and sexual offences (classed together), were reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Dent Street
Fifteen incidents, including 10 violence and sexual offences (classed together), are reported to have taken place "on or near" this address. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre
Eleven incidents, including three shoplifting offences and two thefts, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid