children running across garden

Our DD had similar problems which she solved by planting her garden with very prickly shrubs and other impediments. Fortunately the children do grow up and usually grow out of stupid and anti-social behaviour but it is very trying in the meantime.

Did you take photos of those causing the problems? Always helps to have proof. Is there a neighbourhood watch system in operation?

Breathe deeply and try to ensure that whatever you do doesn't exacerbate the situation.

I have similar and worse problems here. Around 5 were cycling over my open plan front lawns. One 6 year old has been urinating on cars and defecating on lawns. Unfortunately it is the word of the older children, he has not been seen doing it by an adult. The rear of my car has some minor scratches on it- they were accidental but they should not be riding their bikes around the cars. We each have allocated parking as we do not have drives. Like you I do not know what the answer is.

Saw a tv programme on this very thing recently.The older couple ( that in the end had to call the police) were lovely people and had only called the police as a last resort, as being nice to the youngsters, and then being stern with them just upped the loutish behaviour.The police did come out a few times,and had words with the boys and some parents, and it all stopped.The boys were not bad children, but were just egging each other on,and being children,were thoughtless as to how it may upset older people ( plus there was an element of criminal damage, kicking the front door etc.)Hope this helps.