Elderly people say they are scared to go out at night and businesses are choosing to close over fears about the alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour. Police say anti-social behaviour has spiked during the summer holidays, leading officers to introduce new dispersal powers to move on troublemakers. Mr Chapmen said he had to previously stop harbour jumping for a year when the anti-social behaviour got 'out of hand'. He added: 'We're seeing it more around public events, such as regattas and food festivals - an increase in anti-social behaviour.' I would rather we were known for everything else other than the anti-social behaviour.