Scarborough and York are hotspots for anti-social behaviour and there are calls for better policing.
North Yorkshire is statistically one of the safest places to live in England, but some residents say their experiences with drugs and anti-social behaviour have left them feeling scared and helpless.
Claire says: "Politicians need to sort something out for the children that live in the estate, not just the tourists."Claire says her son is addicted to cocaine, which is peddled by a string of drug dealersShe feels lost and doesn't know where to turn next."It’s all over the town and not just this town, all over the country," she explains about the problems.
Cafe owner Tina Clayton, who runs Haxby Bakehouse, advises her staff to close the shop if they feel intimidated by anti-social behaviour. "Recently we have had them throwing the chairs and tables all over, and using the takeaways that they have been getting, drawing on the windows with chicken and chips, throwing pop all over the windows.Although these incidents have been reported to police, residents and businesses say nothing has been done about it.
She believes that tighter restrictions on underage entry to bars and nightclubs and changing habits have led to more young people spending time on the streets.“A lot of people drink at home and come out into the town later. “My son has lost quite a few friends from drugs and it still hasn’t made him open his eyes. I don’t know what else I can do, it's heartbreaking.During a live pre-election debate on Look North on Thursday, the parliamentary candidates for the Scarborough and Whitby constituency explained what they would do to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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