Evaluation of Four Antisocial Behaviour Projects in Wales

An independent evaluation report into the pilot, which took place from April 2006 to March 2007, found a drop in complaints in the four areas it covered. Two of the schemes, in Cardiff and Melin, took the approach of tackling environmental and public space issues, such as fly-tipping and park disturbances, while efforts in Torfaen and Lliswerry were focused on engaging directly with young people.

Successes include a scheme in Cardiff to reduce the number of antisocial incidents in local parks, such as drug-taking, sex in public and nuisance motorcyclists. Through a heightened police presence and support for the work of park rangers, including the safe removal of drug paraphernalia, results included an 80 per cent reduction in complaints about young people riding motorbikes. In Melin, an area used for fly-tipping was cleared, which led to a drop in antisocial behaviour, particularly drug-taking.