Antisocial behaviour can devastate lives. Behind every statistic are residents who want to feel safe where they live, and neighbourhoods held hostage by the same repeat offenders.
On the impact of antisocial behaviour.
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The figures show that after years of neglect, we are turning the tide on theft on our high streets.
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.
Shop theft has fallen once again - and is 4% down on last year. These figures show our approach is working. But we will not stop here.
Every dangerous weapon that has been surrendered so far is a weapon off our streets and a community made that little bit safer.
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