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Order leads to a drop in crime
9:36pm Friday 11th April 2008
A dispersal order put in place in Rishton nine months ago has led to a 40 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour.
Police incidents relating to street drinking had fallen by 71 per cent; rowdy behaviour by 48 per cent and youth nuisance by 37 per cent.
The order prevents youths congregating in the streets.
Community Beat manager Johanna Bourne said: "To be completely effective the order needs the continued support of the community."
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