ANTI-social behaviour was the most commonly reported offence in Sealand during January, according to data.

In its most recent figures, Police.UK has confirmed 72 crimes were reported in the ward throughout that month.

The most commonly reported was anti-social behaviour, with 22 reports. Violence and sexual offences were reported 19 times.

The third most common was criminal damage and arson, with 14 reports.

Other offences included:

Public order (6)

Other theft (5)

Drugs (2)

Bicycle theft (1)

Shoplifting (1)

Theft from the person (1)

Other (1)

One stop and search was carried out for controlled drugs, resulting in an arrest.

The figures represent an increase on December, when there were 59 crimes reported, the most common being violence and sexual offences (22).