00:01Antisocial behaviour in Stockton is being reported less often, with local agencies pointing to sustained reductions across the borough over
00:09the past year.
00:10The latest figures suggest a combination of policing and council action is beginning to make a measurable difference on the
00:17ground.
00:17Between April 2025 and April 2026, police recorded 5,095 antisocial behaviour reports, with a further 4,789 logged by
00:29council officers, both showing reductions compared with the previous year across Stockton district area.
00:36Officers say the improvement is down to multi-agency problem-solving and hotspot-focused policing, with Chief Inspector Bell describing
00:44the approach as effective.
00:45However, he stressed antisocial behaviour remains a priority, particularly where community concerns continue to be raised locally across the borough.
00:55A strengthened police space protection order was introduced in Stockton and Norton town centres in April, giving police and council
01:03officers extra powers to address nuisance behaviour.
01:06Operation Shield continues to support longer-term reductions in antisocial behaviour across key neighbourhoods locally.
01:14Police and council leaders continue to encourage residents to report concerns, saying public perception remains a challenge despite falling numbers,
01:23and that understanding local trends is key to tackling the root causes of antisocial behaviour.
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