The Labour Party manifesto says a total of nearly 4,000 antisocial behaviour orders (ASBOs) have been issued, which is helping to create safer communities. It also promises to give councils more power to deal with problem individuals.
The Conservatives say that "antisocial behaviour is a growing concern for all our communities" and they would increase police numbers by 5,000 a year to address the problem.
The Liberal Democrats would increase the use of acceptable behaviour contracts, and continue to use ASBOs "where individuals do not co-operate".
Juliet Lyon, director of the Prison Reform Trust, said concentrating on antisocial behaviour "fits a tough-talking approach but doesn't reduce crime." She added: "There must be a better way of responding to unacceptable behaviour."
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