Anti-Social Behaviour

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Crime at the lowest level since statistics began

By Ellie Bothwell

Crime is at its lowest level since records began with public order offences – most often associated with alcohol related crime and disorder – seeing the biggest drop, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.

London for London: raising money

London pub goers urged to help beat crime

By Ewan Turney

London pub and club goers are being asked to donate £1 to help combat anti-social behaviour in the Capital. Charity London for London hopes to...

Police have taken Challenge-21 a step further at off-licences

Police apologise over under-21 pub ban gaff

By Ewan Turney

Police in Ashby de la Zouch have apologised to two pubs over a letter asking them not to serve anyone under-21 — even if they are over 18. Police...

Host wrote to Brown urging him to adopt minimum pricing

Host tells Brown: Adopt minimum pricing

By Ewan Turney

A licensee has written to Gordon Brown urging him to adopt a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol in a bid to cut anti-social behaviour and drive people to the local pub.

Police block JDW pub plan

Police block JDW pub plan

Police have blocked an attempt by JD Wetherspoon to open a pub on Cambridge Leisure Park. City magistrates have backed officers after they claimed...

MPs have their say

MPs have their say

The issues of excessive drinking and anti-social behaviour were a major thread running through last week's second reading of the Licensing Bill....