Residents in Washington, Tyne and Wear, will meet with officers from Northumbria Police tonight, February 12, 2026, to discuss local safety and decide which issues officers should focus on next. This public event, called a Police and Community Together (PACT) meeting, starts at 6:00 PM at a local community hub (such as the Washington Millennium Centre) and offers a direct way for people to share their concerns about their streets.
The meeting allows neighbours to talk about recent incidents like anti-social behaviour, illegal off-road bikes, and retail-related disorder. It is a chance for residents to ask for more patrols in specific areas and get practical advice on how to report crimes affecting the community.
The local policing team now works from the Washington Community Fire Station on Spire Road, Glover Industrial Estate. This move was made to keep officers in the heart of the community and help different emergency services work closer together after the old police station was closed to the public.
During the event, residents will vote on three main priorities for the police to tackle over the coming six weeks. According to the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s neighbourhood policing strategy, these meetings are designed to give the public a “seat at the table” and a direct say in how their neighbourhoods are policed.
While crime rates in the area were slightly lower than the Tyne and Wear average last year (at approximately 82 crimes per 1,000 people), data from CrimeRate.co.uk shows that reports of nuisance behaviour have remained a concern for many families. Officers will use the feedback from tonight to decide where to send more staff and resources in the future.
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