A NEW plan has been drawn up as part of efforts to reduce anti-social behaviour in local communities.
Staffordshire Police said the new action plan would tackle the issue through use by “identifying trends using intelligence and community insight”.
Under the proposals, risk assessment of vulnerable victims will be carried out, while repeat offenders will also be targeted.
Superintendent Alan Lyford, Staffordshire Police’s lead on anti-social behaviour, said:
“We do not underestimate the impact that anti-social behaviour can have on local people and businesses.
“We use a range of orders to combat it – between July 2024 and July 2025, we issued 236 community protection warnings, 180 dispersal powers and 122 community protection notices.
“The new plan sets out how we will work alongside partners to reduce anti-social behaviour by delivering early intervention, targeted enforcement and sustainable prevention through partnership-led, intelligence-driven policing that improves community safety and confidence.”
Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams said:
“Tackling the anti-social behaviour that can damage our communities is a priority for me.
“I am continuing to directly support our local community safety partners to address the issue, so I welcome Staffordshire Police’s renewed commitment to pursuing offenders and supporting victims through their action plan.
“Each person’s experience of anti-social behaviour is different, which is why I commission the Harmony service to offer a range of emotional and practical support for victims that is tailored to their individual needs.”
