A dispersal zone is in place in Kirkby following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
The order is in place until 10.44pm on Friday 20 February where it will be further reviewed.
Officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence and deal with any incidents.
The dispersal zone covers the areas within, including and bounded by the Hall Lane, Cherryfield Drive, Hall Lane, County Road, Webster Drive and Cherryfield Drive.
The order comes under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour & Policing Act 2014, which gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people they suspect are causing or likely to cause crime, nuisance or anti-social behaviour to members of the public to leave a designated area and not return for up to 48 hours.
Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item, including vehicles, used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Should a person who has previously been directed to leave the area return, an offence would be committed, which they may ultimately be arrested for.
Community Policing Inspector Andrew Robinson said: “We have received reports in recent weeks of youths causing anti-social behaviour and annoyance to people who live and work in Kirkby town centre.
“Incidents include damaging cars, causing a disturbance in shops, swearing and being abusive to delivery drivers and shop staff which is absolutely unacceptable.
“We have proactively put this dispersal in place to prevent youths gathering and causing unnecessary distress and intimidation to people who want to go about their business without fear or harm.
“We have increased patrols in the area, and this latest action of a dispersal zone is to deal with any issues and prevent offences from taking place.
“This order is to ensure residents and businesses are not subjected to any such behaviour, and I would ask people to continue reporting any concerns and we will take action.
“I would urge parents and guardians to know where your child is and what they are up to. Do you want them to be causing such misery to people who are serving your community?
“If you witness any anti-social behaviour or have any information about such incidents, please contact or speak to our officers and we will take action.”
Anyone with information on antisocial behaviour in their area is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also report information via our website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information | Crimestoppers . In an emergency always call 999.