Police have been given reserved parking space outside the Market Hall in a bid to increase their visible presence in Accrington.
And Sgt John Kennedy said that thanks to a reorganisation there will now be an extra five police officers attached to the town centre.
He said: "This is excellent news and increases the cover we can provide."
Crime in Accrington town centre was reduced by 25 per cent over the festive period.
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