Police and councils are to be set tougher targets to deal with anti-social behaviour, home secretary Alan Johnson has announced.
The drive, which comes in the wake of the public outcry over the death of Fiona Pilkington and her daughter, seeks to improve how the authorities deal with anti-social behaviour.
New targets will be set for police forces and local councils to address the problem of non-compliance with Asbos, half of which are being breached.
Targets were initially introduced following the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, and in 2003 their reach was extended.
Other measures announced by the home secretary include the extension of victim support services to all victims of anti-social behaviour who give evidence against their attackers in magistrates' courts.
And the Home Office will spend £2.8m over the next two years creating a network of 'champions' for victims and witnesses.
Johnson said he wanted to see an improvement in standards and by next March, police, councils and other agencies will be expected to achieve minimum performance standards.
They will have to respond to all complaints, tell residents what is being done in response and explain if problems cannot be tackled.
"We have made good progress in tackling anti-social behaviour over the years by introducing wide ranging tools and powers that are proven to work," the home secretary said.
"The public's overall perception of anti-social behaviour in their communities is also falling.
"But there is more work to be done; taking tough action against breaches of Asbos through the courts is extremely important."
The Conservatives said the home secretary's announcement failed to address in detail how anti-social behaviour will be tackled.
Shadow home secretary Chris Grayling said: "This looks like yet another top-down sticking plaster solution from the government."
