Tyne and Wear has 13 police locations in our directory (11 full stations), policed mainly by Northumbria. Each is listed with its postcode and nearest town below.

# Station Postcode Town Force Details
1 Clifford Street Police Station NE6 1EA Newcastle upon Tyne Northumbria Map
2 Etal Lane Police Station NE5 4AW Newcastle upon Tyne Northumbria Website Map
3 Gateshead Police Station NE8 1BN N/A Northumbria Map
4 Houghton Police Station DH4 5BH Sunderland Northumbria Map
5 National Police Air Service - Newcastle NE13 8BT Newcastle upon Tyne Northumbria Map
6 Newcastle City Centre Police Station NE1 3PH Newcastle upon Tyne Northumbria Map
7 Northumbria Police NE30 1AB North Tyneside Northumbria Website Map
8 South Shields Police Station NE33 1RR South Tyneside Northumbria Website Map
9 Southwick Police Station SR5 2DU Sunderland Northumbria Map
10 Washington Police Station NE38 7RY Sunderland Northumbria Map
11 Whickham Police Station NE16 4HE N/A Northumbria Map
12 Northumbria Police HeadquartersHQ NE28 9NT North Tyneside Northumbria Map
13 Whitley Bay Police OfficeFront counter NE26 2TQ North Tyneside Northumbria Website Map

Locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Postcode & force attribution: Postcodes UK. Front counters and hours change often, check with Northumbria before travelling.

Frequently asked questions

How many police stations are there in Tyne and Wear?

Our directory lists 13 police locations across Tyne and Wear. That includes 11 full police stations, with the rest being headquarters or public front counters. The main areas with a station include Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and North Tyneside. Many front counters keep limited hours these days, so it is worth checking opening times before travelling to one in person.

Which police force covers Tyne and Wear?

Policing across Tyne and Wear is the responsibility of Northumbria. Like every force in England and Wales it deals with 999 emergencies and takes non-emergency reports on 101 for its whole area.

Where are the main police stations in Tyne and Wear?

Well-known stations in Tyne and Wear include Clifford Street Police Station, Etal Lane Police Station and Gateshead Police Station. Newcastle upon Tyne has the most locations listed here. In the table above, each station's postcode links through to its surrounding area, and the map link opens its exact spot so you can plan your route.