'Out of hours' operations prove a winner in the bid against anti-social behaviour

Thursday 29th November 2007

'Out of hours' operations prove a winner in the bid against anti-social behaviour.

It is good news for Leyland as new figures released by New Progress Housing Association indicate a reduction in incidents of anti-behaviour in the town.

The organisation's Tenancy Enforcement Team is celebrating after data collated by the Association and the local Police show that 'out of hours' working is paying off in their bid to deter anti-social behaviour.

Working with the local Police, the team undertook out of hours operations in the weeks leading up to Halloween and Bonfire night in areas around Leyland and Penwortham that tend to attract anti-social behaviour after dark.

The prevention work, which included letters to tenants reminding them of their tenancy conditions and high presence night patrols, led to a n overall 40% reduction in Criminal Damage and 18% reduction in anti-social behaviour compared to the same period last year.

Says, Linda Alcock, Head of Tenancy Enforcement: 'The reduction is fantastic news for the team, our partners and above all, the local community. We are always looking to new ways to prevent anti-social behaviour and this is another example of how working together really works.'

'We are looking forward to working with our partners to see the results of a similar initiative over the Christmas period.'

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