CRIME figures for Melksham show the number of recorded incidents rose 16 per cent last year.
Theft, criminal damage and vandalism make up the majority of crimes with violent crime and burglary rates falling.
In a report to Melksham Town Council, Inspector Neil Bagnall said young thugs and vandals were his next crime crackdown priority.
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