Reports of anti-social behaviour fell by 20% last year in Carlisle city centre when compared with the previous 12 month.
In 2018 there were a total of 538 reported incidents of anti-social behaviour in the city centre, compared with 674 in 2017.
The figure includes a 22 per cent reduction in youth anti-social behaviour, with 268 incidents reported in 2018 compared to 344 in 2017.
Cumbria Police says the reduction is down to a range of proactive measures put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour in the city centre.
Police Sergeant Lewis Powell said: “The city centre team have done a lot of work over the past couple of years to address city centre antisocial behaviour.
“Whilst we are pleased the latest figures show positive signs for the city centre, it is not just about statistics. More importantly we want to ensure that the city centre is a safe and pleasant place for local people to enjoy."
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