Dundee anti-social behaviour cases climb despite youth disorder incidents falling

The number of anti-social behaviour cases in Dundee has risen in recent months despite a “significant” reduction in youth disorder in the city.

Figures from a council report, due to go before the local authority’s City Governance Committee on Monday, show 374 cases of anti-social behaviour were reported between April and June this year.

This is an increase of 37 compared to the number reported between January and March.

Drug-related issues have also had a “sizeable” increase, particularly with cases in relation to dealing, which is responsible for over half of drug-related incidents.

However, reports of youth disorder have fallen over the three-month period – with 22 fewer cases.

The report says this is a “significant” reduction compared to the same period last year.

Measures to tackle ongoing youth disorder issues at Dundee’s Ardler community centre were also carried out in the period beween April and June.

The report hailed the large number of young people attending youth events and activities at the centre but also acknowledged a “small percentage” of individuals were acting in an “anti-social manner” while in attendance.

However, measures were undertaken to tackle the issue, including community wardens and police teams on the site.

Writing in the report, Tony Boyle – executive director of neighbourhood services at the council – said: “Community Safety Wardens were tasked to patrol the area each evening which did result in good engagement from the young people.

“The Community Police Team also patrolled the area regularly and those who continued to engage in antisocial behaviour were identified and appropriate action taken.

“Youth workers at the centre also worked hard with the young people to discourage any unacceptable behaviour.”