CRIME figures for February show 418 offences were reported in the Cathedral area of Worcester – which covers the city centre – including 178 incidents of anti-social behaviour, 55 violence and sexual offences, 51 of shoplifting and 29 of theft along with 24 of criminal damage and arson and 21 drug-related crimes.

The remaining 60 were made up of public order offences, burglaries, bicycle thefts and others.

To report crime call 101 or 999 in an emergency.