| Northumbria Police | |
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| Motto | Proud to protect |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1974 |
| Legal personality | Police force |
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| Map of Northumbria Police's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 2,141 square miles (5,550 km2)[1] |
| Population | 1.46 million[1] |
| Legal jurisdiction | England & Wales |
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| Headquarters | Wallsend[2] |
| Police officers | 3,755 (including 98 special constables)[3] |
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Northumbria Police is a territorial police force in England, responsible for policing the ceremonial counties of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. It is the largest police force in the North East by geographical area and number of officers. The force covers an area of 2,141 square miles (5,550 km2) with a population of 1.46 million.[1]
- ^ a b c "Northumbria Police Key facts – 2019/20". HMICFRS. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ MUNCASTER, MICHAEL (3 November 2016). "Northumbria Police to move its headquarters to station in North Tyneside". The Chronicle.
- ^ "Number of Special Constables By Patrol Status". 27 April 2023.