Targeted hotspot patrols continued throughout October to prevent and tackle anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire.

8,647 targeted patrols took place last month, totalling 1,652 hours of officer time.

During these patrols, officers made 36 arrests, 38 stop and searches and logged 133 pieces of intelligence.

Hotspot Policing and Immediate Justice manager Becky Clough said: “We’re continuing to see great work from our officers in being proactive whilst out on these targeted patrols, with more than 13,000 engagements in the past month.

“These engagements might be stopping to chat to local people to hear their concerns, dispersing a group or making an arrest if needed.

“This is continuing to have an impact, with the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour reducing when compared to this same month last year.”

Our Immediate Justice scheme has also continued to give those committing anti-social behaviour in their area an opportunity to make amends to the community.

The scheme, which offers work placements in settings such as community cafes or gardens, has received 786 referrals so far, with 77% of those completing the scheme not reoffending again.

To find out more about our approach to tackling anti-social behaviour visit Tackling anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire | Derbyshire Constabulary

Support available

ASB can range from criminal damage to intimidation, and you have the right to support from Derbyshire Victim Services if you've been a victim of ASB.

To find out more about the support available please visit the Derbyshire Victim Services website: Derbyshire Victim Services | Help and support for victims of crime in Derbyshire

Our ASB Hub has been created by partners in Derbyshire to be one place to go for all information about anti-social behaviour, including how to report it:  www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/asbhub