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    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth on patrol with Northumbria Police officers in Newcastle City Centre as part of a night-time economy visit.

    22nd September 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime

    “Enforcement is vital but so is prevention” says PCC Susan Dungworth as a programme of activity continues to tackle serious violence.

    PCC at Skullen nail studio

    11th September 2026

     VAWG

    Nail Salon turns beauty appointments into a lifeline for women needing help

    Hundreds of high-visibility patrol hours delivered as Project Guardian continues to make an impact this summer, says PCC Susan Dungworth

    3rd August 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime

    Hundreds of high-visibility patrol hours delivered as Project Guardian continues to make an impact this summer, says PCC Susan Dungworth

    Arrests made and dangerous weapons taken out of the wrong hands

    8th June 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime, Fighting Crime

    Arrests made and dangerous weapons taken out of the wrong hands

    Project Guardian patrols launch ahead of busy summer period says PCC Susan Dungworth.

    21st May 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime

    Project Guardian patrols launch ahead of busy summer period says PCC Susan Dungworth.

    Music project creates positive opportunities for young people in Gateshead

    13th April 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime

    Music project creates positive opportunities for young people in Gateshead

    Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth with Northumbria Violence Reduction Ambassadors.

    13th March 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime

    Police Commissioner Susan Dungworth announces new online course to help people spot signs of County Lines and exploitation.

    Six years after its launch, the region’s Violence Reduction Unit highlights significant progress in preventing serious violence.

    23rd January 2026

     Serious Violence and Organised Crime

    Six years after its launch, the region’s Violence Reduction Unit highlights significant progress in preventing serious violence.

    Police Commissioner Susan Dungworth urges more schools to take up Pol-Ed educational resources to prevent violence against women and girls.

    28th November 2025

     VAWG

    Police Commissioner Susan Dungworth urges more schools to take up Pol-Ed educational resources to prevent violence against women and girls.

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