Northern Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell said he discussed a range of topics with Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery when the pair met on Monday.

It comes after the NSW government allocated a combined 27 new police jobs across four Hunter commands - three of which cover parts of the Wallsend electorate. It was part of the first 150 of 450 new law enforcement positions to be establish across the state in the short term. The government has pledged to create 1500 new police jobs in NSW in the next four years.

Mr Mitchell said Monday's meeting was an excellent way to engage with the community.

"Catching up with Ms Hornery allowed us to discuss crime within the Newcastle City Police District, but was an overall positive step to discuss community safety," he said.

Ms Hornery said she wanted a more permanent police presence in the Wallsend area.

"The 16 new recruits [in commands that cover Wallsend] won't solve the shortages that exist, but it is a good start," she said.

Ms Hornery said the meeting had been "very positive".

"There will be a focus on youth because youth crime is an issue in the electorate," she said. "[Mr Mitchell] recognises the importance of greater police visibility in the area."

A pop-up police station, aimed at community engagement, will be open for visitors at Nelson Street, Wallsend, from noon on Tuesday.

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