POLICE have rolled out the MyStreet app for people living and working in Sunderland.

The app was initially created for the residents of Northumberland in October 2017 as an easy way for members of the public to report issues which affect their local community.

People can download the app and use it to access information on a number of different problems in their area, such as litter, noise, street lighting, anti-social behaviour and roads.

On the app, users can report specific incidents to the council or can contact their local neighbourhood policing team direct if they have any concerns about crime and disorder in their area.

Designed by the Safer Northumberland Partnership and Improving Croft and Cowpen Quay (ICCQ), the app was developed with the funding from Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Dame Vera Baird.

The app is in use in of Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.

Chief Inspector Barrie Joisce, of Northumbria Police, said: “We have already had an overwhelmingly positive response to the MyStreet app which can now be enjoyed by members of the public across our force area.

“It is not only a useful tool for members of the public in respect of who to contact for different types of complaints, but it has also been hugely beneficial for us as a police force so far.

“We are hopeful that the app will continue to be used by those living across the region, and we will endeavour to continue developing the app to consider ways we can improve the service and best utilise its functions.”

Leader of Sunderland City Council and Chair of the Safer Sunderland Partnership Councillor Harry Trueman said: “Using mobile digital technology residents can report anti-social behaviour wherever and whenever they see it, and quickly alert all those agencies who can do something about it.”