Sarah Jones: “The figures show that after years of neglect, we are turning the tide on theft on our high streets.”

People living in fear just for being who they are

Every dangerous weapon that has been surrendered so far is a weapon off our streets and a community made that little bit safer.

Every theft, regardless of the value of the goods, will be treated as the serious crime it is.

Respect Orders will ban perpetrators from the places they blight, force them to confront the causes of their behaviour and make breaching one a criminal offence with serious consequences, including prison.