New powers to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour on an estate in Corby have been a success, police say. The three-month dispersal order was introduced on the Shire Estate in the Northamptonshire town in March, with a total of 92 people being moved on.
Over 50 people were banned from the area for 24 hours.
Police said since the order - which has now ended - was put in place, both crime and anti-social behaviour decreased by 63.5%.
The order was originally introduced after complaints about the general nuisance and anti-social behaviour of groups of youths congregating in the Welland Vale Road area.
Officers also carried out high-visibility patrols.
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