CALLS have been made for a greater police presence after incidents of vandalism and antisocial behaviour have risen in one town. Aspatria town councillors said on Monday, April 19, that they were becoming increasingly concerned about the criminal behaviour and the apparent lack of policing. Police confirmed his week that there has been a rise in antisocial behaviour, but said it was “not significant” and all matters were being dealt with. However, councillors expressed serious concerns and suggested that a greater police presence in the town would reduce crime. In recent times, elderly people have been frightened by youths running across their lawns and destroying a fence at Beacon Hill School.