Most crimes reported by respondents were against the person in a public place and involved assault and /or robbery.
In most cases the crimes were relatively minor and no serious injuries or loss occurred.
Young people were mostly concerned about gangs in their local area, a term which was used as a general description for groups of peers who cause trouble.
Most of our respondents had not participated in crime or ASB but many had low level contact with the police and authority, especially when out in a group.
Respondents generally felt safe in their local area.
Young people recognised the value of youth facilities and services even if they were not regular users of them, but thought they should be better publicised.
Young people saw supporting youth services and making the streets safer as their priorities for reducing crime and making their area a safer place.
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