POLICE were called to 75 crimes in the rural area to the north and south of Pershore in February, including 23 incidents of anti-social behaviour, 17 violent or sexual offences and 14 burglaries.

There were also seven reports of theft, six drug-related offences, three each of vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson, one case of shoplifting and a single public order incident.

Any crimes can be reported to police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.