Police officers say they don't want to see "up and coming" Beeston being spoiled by anti-social behaviour as specially-funded patrols tackling the problem come to an end. Verbal abuse and shoplifting are just some of the offences carried out by children as young as nine that authorities have been cracking down on since November.
Broxtowe Borough Council leader Milan Radulovic was among those who said that "patience was at an end" with the level of anti-social behaviour being faced by Beeston's residents and businesses. Particular areas of concern included Beeston town centre, Chilwell Road and several tram stops in the town.
But officers now say they are confident anti-social behaviour has been brought down to a level which will be easier to manage alongside their other duties. At the end of 2022, Nottinghamshire Police said reports of anti-social behaviour had fallen by around a third from its peak last August.
