Police have revealed they have made more than 3,500 arrests since they launched a dedicated operation to stamp out anti-social behaviour.

Since the launch of Operation Centurion in July 2023, Lancashire Constabulary said it had issued 826 civil actions and made 3,548 arrests due to anti-social behaviour (ASB) such as criminal damage and drug dealing. 

In April 2024, Lancashire Police added an intelligence-led operation targeting anti-social driving as part of Op Centurion which has resulted in 2,688 people summoned, 2,344 Section 59 notices, 2,148 Section 165 notices, and 1,661 speeding offences to date.

Op Centurion is Lancashire Constabulary’s county-wide response to anti-social behaviour, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw.

Since the launch of Op Centurion, officers have completed an additional 7,291 shifts to tackle anti-social behaviour in hotspot areas.

The figures have been released during National ASB Awareness Week.

Assistant Chief Constable, Karen Edwards, said “Lancashire is supporting the national ASB Awareness week, we are keen to highlight the work our officers and staff do to listen to community concerns and tackle ASB on a daily basis.

"Tackling anti-social behaviour is a force priority and we have been working incredibly hard to address these issues, throughout the year and in all parts of the county.

“Anti-social behaviour has the potential to cause a significant amount of harm and distress to people. It is unacceptable and we will not tolerate it.

"I urge the public to not suffer in silence and to please report ASB to the relevant authority.”

Clive Grunshaw added: "It's great to see the positive impact Op Centurion is having and I am keen to build on this, both in ASB hotspots and beyond."

"Offenders must know crime and ASB, even at a low level, will be punished and I'm committed to supporting Lancashire Constabulary to take firm action."