And police say the impressive reduction in incidents of vandalism and under-age drinking is down to setting boundaries - and the 'Entente Florale effect'.
August is traditionally a flashpoint for yobbish behaviour as the school holidays, better weather and lighter nights contribute to an increase in problems.
But figures just released by Garstang police show that last month there were only 27 reported incidents of anti-social behaviour - down from 44 during August last year.
PC Dave Shaw commented: "There are still a certain number of complaints, but it's been really good this summer. We're really pleased.
"One group of youths are now on anti-social behaviour contracts and have been over the summer holidays. We have been working with them to improve their behaviour."
PC Shaw believes that officers have now built up a good rapport with the town's young people and that they are now aware of what is acceptable behaviour.
He continued: "They do seem to be respecting the boundaries they have been given more. August is a busy time but we have tried to be more pro-active to target the main areas where we've had problems."
PCSO Lisa Dennett has been implementing a restorative justice programme, which includes inviting youths to help the community.
Over the summer, young people helped to prepare Garstang's Entente Florale campaign, and many have volunteered to clean-up the town.
Officers also believe that their work within the primary schools and Garstang High School has also improved behaviour.
Police will be continuing their Citizenship programme at the high school this year, highlighting a number of issues to students, including how anti-social behaviour can affect other people, theft
and criminal damage, fire arms, victims, juvenile nuisance, and alcohol and smoking.
And PCSO Dennett will continue her 'Choices' programme, which concentrates on anti-social behaviour and drugs.
PC Shaw and PCSO Dennett are developing their efforts to combat anti-social behaviour during Operation Cleansweep, which will be moving into Garstang tomorrow (Thursday, September 18), and Friday.
As part of the multi-agency campaign, a group of Garstang 'ambassadors', including police and councillors, will spend Thursday identifying problems areas and targetting graffiti, fly-tipping and vandalism.
Police will also be identifying any anti-social behaviour 'hot spots' that have not already been dealt with, and involving young people from local schools in litter picking activities.
PC Shaw said: "We're having much more of an impact within the schools and we're hoping to launch a new initiative within the next few weeks involving all young people in the area.
"We're trying to get to the root of the problems which cause anti-social behaviour and criminal damage before it is too late, and we think our efforts are beginning to work."