The Government has pledged almost £1.5m in funding to the North East in a bid to make the streets safer.
The money, from the Safer Streets Fund, will pay for projects to crack down on crimes like burglary, vehicle theft and robbery.
Changing the design of streets such as locked gates around alleyways, increased street lighting and the installation of CCTV are among the measures the funds will go towards, in order to cut crime.
Following a competitive bidding process, the councils and police and crime commissioners (PCCs) to receive a share of the £18.3m total have now been revealed.
In the North East, the Durham PCC has been awarded £670,864, Newcastle City Council has been given a grant of £431,967 while Cleveland PCC will receive £366,289.
The Safer Streets Fund has already allowed crime prevention initiatives to be introduced to 'at risk' properties in Durham, including window locks, deadlocks on external doors, and external lights on a sensor.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "I will not stand by while criminals inflict fear and misery on our communities, which is why I launched the Safer Streets Fund to improve security in areas blighted by crimes like burglary, robbery and theft.
"But it’s more than just environmental change – we need to prevent people from committing these offences in the first place as we build back safer.
"That is why the next round will rightly look at behaviour change, with a primary focus on women and girls who are disproportionately affected by crimes like harassment in public places."
The third round of the fund also opens on Thursday, allowing authorities another chance to bid for a further £25m for 2021/22 which will focus on projects to help women and girls feel safer on the streets.
National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair, Martin Hewitt said: "Neighbourhood crimes such as burglary and theft have a detrimental effect on local communities, with people often scared to leave their homes.
"We know that better street lighting or CCTV can do a lot to prevent crime, which is why we welcome the latest round of the Safer Streets Funding to ensure projects can continue to have a positive impact on the communities that are hardest hit.
"We also know that changing attitudes is key in the long run, which is why police and local authorities are being encouraged to focus new bids on behaviour change and community engagement."
