Police keeping pledge

Police say their pledge to tackle anti-social behaviour across Greater Manchester is more then just words.

The force says the latest British Crime Survey results show the number of people who perceived there were high levels of anti-social behaviour in their area went down to 15.6 per cent from 22.6 per cent last year.

It also found that more than half of the people contacted in Greater Manchester said the police were doing a good job.

The survey, of the year to March, also identified that 51.7 per cent agreed that the police and local council were dealing with crime and anti-social behaviour.

The force is also stepping up work with communities and partner agencies to deal with anti-social behaviour, and has a service promise that outlines what people should expect from their police.

Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: “We are delighted with the results which clearly show a significant improvement.

“We know that anti-social behaviour has a huge impact on people and is their top priority.

“In the past 12 months we have made a real difference, the neighbourhood policing teams are listening and taking action.

“During the summer holidays we will be doing all we can to help communities deal with anti-social behaviour on their streets.

“The new Service Promise will be more than just words.

“It is something that all our officers and staff are going to be working to deliver every time we receive a call for help.”