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

7th May 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

Five years of impact: Northumbria’s dedicated Violence Reduction Unit reveals major strides in tackling serious violence

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth talking to Northumbria Police officers in the Bigg Market.

14th April 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

Hundreds of night-time economy staff trained to spot vulnerability and offer support to help keep people safe

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth pictured with North East Regional Organised Crime Unit staff.

27th March 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

First-of-its-kind regional policing event brings police and partners together to remain robust in tackling serious and organised crime.

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

25th March 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

“Over 100 Violence Prevention Ambassadors trained as new programme gains momentum” says Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth pictured with Northumbria Police officers at North Shields metro station on a Project Shield patrol.

18th March 2025

Crime and ASB

Government’s green light for £4 million investment to tackle ASB and serious violence across Northumbria

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth, Northumbria Police, and the Connor Brown Trust pictured with students on the Trainee Detective Programme.

14th March 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

One Year On: The Trainee Detective Programme is empowering young people to take a stand against knife crime.

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth and cast members from our County Lines film.

5th March 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

PCC Susan Dungworth launches a powerful new awareness film highlighting the devastating reality of County Lines and exploitation.

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth and Sunderland University students at their VRU Film Awards.

18th February 2025

Serious Violence and Organised Crime

Knife Crime spotlighted at the Police Short Film Awards

Police & Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth and members of the public at The Angelou Culture Day.

10th February 2025

Preventing Crime

Tackling Hate Crime: Young people lead the way in celebrating diversity and promoting community cohesion at Culture Day