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<p>On 27 March we published the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. The plan commits to tackling anti-social behaviour across five key themes: stronger punishment; making communities safer; building local pride; prevention and early intervention; and improving data, reporting and accountability for action.</p><p>This plan is backed by over £160m funding. This includes up to £60m to fund an increased police and other uniformed presence to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, targeting hotspots. Initially we will work with 10 police force areas, including Durham, but from 2024 will support a hotspot approach across every police force area in England and Wales, which will see thousands of additional patrols taking place in places blighted by anti-social behaviour.</p><p>We are also delivering up to £50m to support the provision of Immediate Justice, by issuing out of court disposals with conditions to swiftly repair any damage – the aim being for them to start within 48 hours of the offence. This will start in 10 initial police force areas, including Durham, and be rolled out nationally from 2024.</p><p>Durham Constabulary has recruited 175 additional uplift officers against a total three-year allocation of 225 officers, as at 31 December 2022.</p> |