Police are staging a series of events over the coming weeks aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour.

The force said, Operation Confidence, which gets under way on Monday, is a concerted effort to address crime and disorder, and highlight what the force, its partners and local residents are doing to make communities safer.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Rowell, who is leading the operation, said: “Anti-social behaviour is a priority in the majority of neighbourhoods in the Thames Valley, and it is something we take very seriously.

“We have succeeded in reducing anti-social behaviour in many neighbourhoods through a combination of increased police patrols and community engagement. But it remains a problem in too many places, and too many people’s lives are blighted by the inconsiderate, selfish or threatening actions of others.

“With this campaign, we want to increase awareness among local residents of what we are doing to deal with anti-social behaviour, and encourage them to take an active part in tackling it.

“We cannot tackle anti-social behaviour if we don’t know about it, so it’s vital that local people engage with us and report incidents when they happen. One of the most effective ways of reducing crime and disorder is for police, councils and communities to work together.

“We want people to have the confidence to get involved and make their communities safer.”

The launch of the two month campaign coincides with Alcohol Awareness Week, which runs from October 19-23 October and incorporates Halloween, Bonfire Night and Not in my Neighbourhood Week (November 2-6), when police councils and other agencies will inform local people about the activities they are engaged in to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.