A government review of new licensing laws has found what it calls a "mixed picture" of their impact.
Crime and alcohol consumption are down overall but some areas have seen a rise in disorder and drink-related violence has increased in the early hours.
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham said councils and police need to do more to use "the considerable powers" open to them to tackle the problem.
Shadow home secretary David Davis said ministers were "deluding themselves".
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Alcohol related crimes may be down, but the government seems to be concerned about it anyways. I is a mixed picture of sorts.
Crime and alcohol consumption are down overall but some areas have seen a rise in disorder and drink-related violence has increased in the early hours.
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham said councils and police need to do more to use "the considerable powers" open to them to tackle the problem.
Shadow home secretary David Davis said ministers were "deluding themselves".
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Alcohol related crimes may be down, but the government seems to be concerned about it anyways. I is a mixed picture of sorts.
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