The Manchester Evening News previously reported how residents in Alkrington were too frightened to leave their homes due to a pandemic of antisocial behaviour... now, police have pledged to act
Driving along the Downs, it seems like an estate like any other. But too many living on the Alkrington estate say their lives are plagued by crime.
The force said they would 'act on rising crime in the Alkrington Estate' by 'addressing the lack of youth facilities for the people of the estate', 'making the community feel safer where they live' and 'making a real change' over the coming weeks. "I am going on my third holiday this year - I need it living in this s*** hole. I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place, I would love to move away for some peace, but at my time of life I don't want to be taking out another mortgage.
"Years ago you'd see police patrolling much more, but now it feels like they only come out when something really bad happens. Another local resident, who has lived in the area for over two decades, said 'seeing is believing', however he acknowledged that those living in Alkrington need to play their part. His home was broken into last year and he didn't report it.
"Certainly my perception is that crime here has changed. There has always been a level of problems here, but not like this. I didn't bother reporting the burglary on my home as it just didn't feel like it was worth the hassle. That is the issue - there is definitely a measure of underreporting going on."
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