Gateshead Council and the local neighbourhood policing team have successfully closed a home on Cambourne Grove following persistent reports of anti-social behaviour. The property was served with a full closure order at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on 27 March 2026, preventing anyone from entering the premises for up to three months.
The council acted quickly to resolve the situation, first obtaining a temporary notice before securing the full court order the following day. This legal action, permitted under the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, ensures that only emergency services, council members, or agents of the landlord are allowed to access the building. Anyone found inside the property without authorisation now faces immediate arrest and potential criminal prosecution, which could result in a fine or a prison sentence.
Samantha Allcott, Strategic Director for Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities at Gateshead Council, highlighted the effectiveness of this joint operation. The council continues to monitor the area with regular patrols to ensure the closure order is strictly followed.
This initiative is part of the work carried out by the Safer Gateshead partnership, which brings together Northumbria Police, the fire service, and local health organisations.
The move comes as recent figures indicate a positive trend in community safety across the borough. Data recorded between April and December 2025 shows a 19 per cent decline in adult anti-social behaviour offences compared to the same period in the previous year, with incidents falling from 2,843 to 2,294.
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