Police patrols in Barry and Penarth will be increased to tackle expected antisocial behaviour over Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night.

South Wales Police are set to respond to reports of antisocial antics across the force area, including the two towns.

The move is part of the Project Pinpoint campaign, which aims to curb antisocial behaviour between October 31 and November 5.

Last year, the police received 1,828 calls on Hallowe'en and another 1,534 on Bonfire Night, with many expressing concerns over antisocial behaviour.

The police aim to prevent a similar spike this year.

They have urged residents to report any concerns they have during this period.

The issues typically reported include injuries or fires caused by misuse of fireworks, the throwing of eggs, flour, and other items onto properties, and general disturbances affecting communities.

To combat these issues, the force plans to increase the number of officers on duty on both October 31 and November 5.

A command room will also be set up to coordinate responses to any incidents.

South Wales Police, in collaboration with fire and rescue services and council partners, have been clearing fly-tipped waste from areas known for antisocial behaviour.

Community engagement events have also been organised to educate residents about the dangers of setting up their own bonfires and the precautions to take when using fireworks at home.

Chief Inspector Mark Brier said: "The late October and early November period is one of the busiest times of year for South Wales Police and its partners.

"While Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night can provide lots of harmless fun for some people, for others it can be a source of distress and anxiety, so it’s important that we are all considerate of each other.

"We are urging people through our Project Pinpoint campaign to report all their concerns about antisocial behaviour in their area because every report counts.

"The more information we have, the better we are able to take appropriate action to address peoples’ concerns and prevent problem areas from developing."

This campaign encourages more people to report antisocial behaviour concerns, which will help police take appropriate action.