STATISTICS for February show 50 crimes were reported in the Kempsey and Alfrick area during the month, including 13 cases of anti-social behaviour and 10 violent or sexual offences.

There were also seven incidents each of burglary and vehicle crime along with four thefts, three cases of criminal damage and arson and two of shoplifting.

The remaining four were classed as bicycle theft, public order, drug-related crime and ‘other’.

Crime can be reported on 101 or 999 in an emergency.