The number of reported anti-social behaviour offences in Norfolk has reached the lowest level since records began, new figures show.

But many people feel they won't be taken seriously when reporting incidents, suggesting the true numbers could be higher, said charity Victim Support.

Home Office figures show there were 8,814 incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to Norfolk Constabulary in the year to March.

This was the lowest number of reported incidents in any year since 2007-08, when current records began, and was equivalent to 10 incidents per 1,000 people.

Reported offences decreased by 11pc from the year before when there were 9,950.

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Rachel Almeida, at Victim Support said: "While reports to the police of anti-social behaviour have gone down, sadly these incidents remain a common reality for many. 

"We know from our experience that many victims feel that they aren’t taken seriously, or worry that no action will be taken when they report. 

“This isn’t helped by the fact that victims of ASB do not have the same rights to information and support as victims of crime.”