THE number of antisocial behaviour incidents in the town centre over the latest three months has fallen.
A report shows that in quarter one there were 96 incidents - beating the target the council has set of 125.
It states: “Antisocial behaviour in the public space protection order (PSPO) area has reduced by 25 incidents since the previous quarter, equating to a 21 per cent reduction.
“This reduction has occurred despite lighter nights and improved weather conditions.
“This is due to our continued joint efforts between the town centre wardens, Glass Works wardens and the Safer Barnsley Partnership.
“The majority of the offence types were rowdy/inconsiderate behaviour (58) followed by begging/vagrancy (24).
“These two types of ASB also saw the highest reduction in volumes (-12 and -8 respectively).
“There was little change in all other types of ASB.
“Similar volumes were seen in last year’s quarter one, with 93 incidents in comparison to this current quarter of 96 incidents.”
