Drop in Anti-Social Behaviour Incidents in Trial Areas Reported by Police Forces

Under the government action plan, £20 million has been invested across 16 areas in England and Wales to support ‘hotspot’ police and enforcement patrols.

A police officer using a radio in the UK on Nov. 2, 2011. David Cheskin/PA Media

UK police forces have reported a fall in incidents of antisocial behaviour, following the launch of extra patrol programmes in “hotspot” areas of England and Wales.

Reported incidents of anti-social behaviour fell by 36 percent in Blackpool and Brunswick, compared to last year.