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Residents in Liscard have said they are "living in fear" as anti-social behaviour in the area has continued to run rampant in the town centre and Central Park.
Merseyside Police recently introduced a dispersal zone in the area, which lasted from 18 to 19 September. The zone covered Wallasey Road, Liscard Road, Parkside, Hampstead Road, Poulton Road, Oxton Road, Love Lane, Greenheys Road, Leominster Road, Mill Lane and St Albans. It also covered Liscard Way and Central Park.
Officers issued eight dispersal notices to boys aged between 13 and 15.
A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy were arrested in separate cases for breaching the dispersal notice. Both are on conditional bail while police investigate the offences.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service travelled to Liscard following the dispersal order and spoke to residents.
One married couple, Craig and Cheryl, who grew up in the area, said anti-social behaviour seems to occur around Central Park. They also said in the last year, the behaviour has gotten worse.
Craig said: "Growing up we wouldn't go in the park at night. Now I'm not keen on going in even in the day."
Cheryl added that lots of boys on bikes will speed down Liscard Way, near a key shopping area in Liscard. "They will just ride at you; it's dangerous!" she added.
Two other Liscard locals, who moved to Upton, Ken and Brenda Wain, spoke to the LDRS. Brenda said there's "nothing worth visiting" in the area now, following the increased rates of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Another woman who remained anonymous said many in the town "live in fear" due to crime and anti-social behaviour increases. She said they could find her if she identified herself.
Neighbourhood Inspector Sharon Robinson said: "It was pleasing to see such positive action being taken as part of the Dispersal Zone, which we know will benefit those who live, work and visit the area by reducing incidents of anti-social behaviour and crime.
"When issues arise, our officers and staff will continue to use all our available powers to remove people causing problems from the area, and then take further action should they return."
She added that the Liscard area remains a community priority with partnership work around environmental improvements and enforcement action.
Inspector Robinson appealed to parents and guardians to understand where their children are and who they are with. "You don't want a knock on your door from a police officer informing you that your child has been arrested or been involved in a serious incident," she said.
Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or has information is asked to contact Merseyside Police.
