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Antisocial behaviour in town down after 18-month campaign
Surrey Advertiser
|May 16, 2025
AN 18-month campaign targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB) at weekends in Guildford has driven down the number of offences, police say.
Data from Surrey Police shows youth-based ASB at weekends has dropped dramatically after the implementation of a £273,000 programme.
Statistics gathered from Sunday-focused ASB operations show the number of recorded violent crime and public order offences, related to weekend youth anti-social behaviour and crime, have dropped by more than 75% in the past 18 months.
The campaign has involved airing adverts during the Six Nations as well as more police officer and street marshal patrols within the town centre.
Officers have also visited local businesses, and reminded vape shop owners of their responsibilities to young customers.
Guildford Borough Commander, Inspector Blaine Rafferty, said: “The Guildford Safer Streets project has seen us work closely with local partners and businesses over the past 18 months.
This story is from the May 16, 2025 edition of Surrey Advertiser.
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