Driving along the Downs, it seems like an estate like any other. But too many living on the Alkrington estate say their lives are plagued by crime.
The Manchester Evening News previously reported how residents were left too fearful to leave their homes due to a pandemic of antisocial behaviour. A month on - police have pledged to act.
Following our report, which highlighted how people living in the north Manchester suburb felt their anxiety spike, saw car parks and roads used as a 'rat run', with shop workers revealing they only felt safe when the shutters were down, GMPs Rochdale division vowed to tackle the problems - but say they need the help of the community to do so.
