During 2007 there was an increase in disorder and crime in the Seaton Valley area of the Cramlington sector.

Operation Red Cedar was set up to combat the problems and address the causes, and Cramlington neighbourhood policing team joined forces with Blyth Valley Borough Council's safer neighbourhood unit and outreach workers from Astley High School, who together have successfully combated anti-social behaviour in the area.

The joint operation has reduced incidents from an average of 19 calls per month in the first three months of the year to less than five per month over the past three months – a reduction of 75 per cent.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Mick Aspey said: "Several youths were issued with 'direction to leave' orders and arrested for public order offences.

"A large amount of alcohol was also seized and disposed.

"Cramlington and Seaton Valley neighbourhood team will continue to listen to community concerns and work closely to tackle the issues they raise."