Burnley reports reduction in anti-socal behaviour
The figures show reductions of up almost 25% in some categories
An East Lancashire Council’s Environmental Services boss has reported a fall in anti-social behaviour in the borough.
Burnley Council’s Cllr Howard Baker revealed the drop in an update to his colleagues on the authority.
It told them: “Regarding the latest crime data for the borough, during August there had been a one per cent decrease in all crime compared to July, which is on a par with Lancashire as a whole.
“There were notable reductions in serious acquisitive crime (minus five per cent), and both assault with injury (minus 17 per cent) and without injury (minus 23 per cent)
“The period had seen a similar picture to July in terms of anti-social behaviour (ASB) reported to the police, with six more incidents occurring in August.
“Youth related ASB, which in August accounted for 18 per cent of all ASB, fell by 23 offences when compared to August 2023.
“In August, the Council’s ASB team received 65 new complaints of anti-social behaviour, down from 79 in July.
“The team currently manages a caseload of 137 complaints ranging from neighbour disputes, noise and anti-social behaviour, to barking dogs.”
Cllr Baker also gave details of council enforcement action figures from July 1 2024 to September 1 2024.
They included four Individuals prosecuted and found guilty of fly-tipping; one individual prosecuted and found guilty of a dog fouling offence;188 side waste warning letters issued offering help and advice; 32 side waste Fixed Penalty Notices issued; one fly-tipping Fixed Penalty Notice; four Dog Foul Fixed Penalty Notices; one dog exclusion Public Space Protection Fixed Penalty; one invitation to police interview for a fly-tipping allegation; three community protection warning notices for waste issues; one Section 34 notice for using an unlicensed waste removal company; and three dangerous dog Community Protection Notices.
Cllr Baker’s report also noted: “The council has a strong tradition of working with the Home Office and government agencies to shape and influence government policy regarding ASB.
“During September, officers were asked to work with Home Office colleagues to inform national policy priorities.”